Epidendrum imthurnii
Also known as: Imthurn's Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Guyana
General Information
Imthurn's Epidendrum is a cold to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guyana. It is named after the E. F. in der Thurn, German Orchid Collector in Guyana in the 19th century.
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
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.