Epidendrum xanthoianthinum

Also known as: The Yellow and Violet colored Epidendrum or Epidendrum pseudepidendrum var. auratum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Yellow and Violet colored Epidendrum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the lip.

Altitude

1800 - 1800 m

2500

Flower Size

5 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 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 erect elliptic, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

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.