Eriochilus petricola

Also known as: The Rock Loving Eriochilus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Rock Loving Eriochilus is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Substrate(s)

• Sand

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.