Epidendrum sisgaense

Also known as: The Sisga Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cundinamarca - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Sisga Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the An area to the north of Bogota in Colombia.

Altitude

2400 - 2750 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

Autumn
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.