Epidendrum gratissimum

Also known as: The Enchanting Epidendrum or Epidendrum pentacarinatum Epidendrum oyacachiense Diothonea angustifolia Diothonea gratissima in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Altitude
2400 - 3550 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Spring

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.

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