Epistephium sclerophyllum

Also known as: The Dry Leathery Leafed Epipstephium or Epistephium racemosum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Argentina Brazil

General Information

The Dry Leathery Leafed Epipstephium is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Argentina and Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect rigid, elliptic 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.