Epistephium amabile

Also known as: The Lovely Epistephium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Lovely Epistephium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

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

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.