Epistephium frederici-augusti

Also known as: Frederick August's Epistephium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

Frederick August's Epistephium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

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.