Epidendrum klotzscheanum

Also known as: Klotzsch's Epidendrum or Epidendrum ochriodes Epidendrum raphidophorum Epidendrum ernstii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Klotzsch's Epidendrum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the German Botanical Garden Director in the 19th century.

Altitude
2000 - 2500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Summer
  • 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.

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