Epistephium parviflorum

Also known as: The Small Flowered Epipstephium or Epistephium petiolatum Epistephium parviflorum var. album Epistephium cruegeri Epistephium petiolatum var. altissimum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana

General Information

The Small Flowered Epipstephium is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Guyana.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance 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.