Epidendrum talamancanum
Also known as: The Talamanca Epidendrum or Epidanthus talamancana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Talamanca Epidendrum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a cordillera of mountains in Costa Rica and Panama.
Altitude
750 - 2100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Winter
Climate
Grows at low to 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.
