Epidendrum microcarpum
Also known as: The Small Fruited Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Small Fruited Epidendrum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
1300 - 1300 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
50000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
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.