Epipactis africana

Also known as: The African Epipactis or Arthrochilium africanum Epipactis excelsa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Uganda

General Information

The African Epipactis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda.

Altitude
1900 - 3750 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.75 - 3.75 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

  • 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.

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