Euanthe sanderiana
Also known as: Sander's Euanthe in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Sander's Euanthe is a monopodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the English Orchid Nurseryman and Hybrid registrator in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 30-40cm long
Flowers
Numerous long lasting, fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Autumn
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Charcoal
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Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 234mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 78% to 84%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 21C to 31C, highest in April (22C to 31C) and lowest in January (21C to 29C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a constant supply of moisture, with a slight drying out between waterings. Saucers can be placed under pots to retain moisture during hot weather, however the saucers should be removed or let to dry every 1-2 weeks to prevent rot. Keep an eye on the plant especially in hot weather and look for cues of under/overwatering and adjust accordingly.
Fertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a low Nitrogen fertiliser year round. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser year round.
Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots
