Eulophia aculeata

Also known as: The Pointed Eulophia or Satyrium aculeatum Serapias pedicellata Satyrium pedicellatum Orthochilus aculeatus Satyrium capense Epidendrum pedicellatum Eulophia aculeata ssp. aculeata Epidendrum aculeatum Cymbidium aculeatum Cymbidium plicatum Cyrtopera pedicellata Eulophia pedicellata Eulophia capensis Eulophia plicata Eulophia culveri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Lesotho

General Information

The Pointed Eulophia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Lesotho.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at 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.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.