Epidendrum lehmannii
Also known as: Lehmann's Epidendrum or Epidendrum euspathum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Ecuador
General Information
Lehmann's Epidendrum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the German Consul to Colombia in the 19th century.
Altitude
1800 - 1800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- 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.