Epidendrum inamoenum
Also known as: The Ugly Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Peru
General Information
The Ugly Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.
Altitude
2300 - 3400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
50000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, arching, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
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.
