Eriodes barbata
Also known as: The Bearded Eriodes or Coelogyne nigrofurfuracea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bhutan China India Myanmar
General Information
The Bearded Eriodes is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. The name refers to the hairy pedicel.
Plant Description
Grows to 50-70cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-37cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.6-3.5cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Spaghnum Moss
- Perlite
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 546mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 51% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 6C to 26C, highest in April (20C to 26C) and lowest in January (6C to 17C).
Watering
These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.
Fertiliser
Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.
Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually.
