Epidendrum fimbriatum

Also known as: The Fringed Epidendrum or Epidendrum fimbriatum var. rhomboglossum Epidendrum alternans Epidendrum integrilabium Epidendrum rhomboglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Fringed Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.