Epistephium lucidum

Also known as: The Shining Epipstephium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Shining Epipstephium is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.