Epidendrum suaveolens

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

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Sweet Epidendrum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the scent.

Altitude
3000 - 3700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °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 arching, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Spring

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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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