Epidendrum cuyujense
Also known as: The Cuyuja Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Ecuador
General Information
The Cuyuja Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a village east of Quito Ecuador.
Altitude
2700 - 2900 m
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2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
