Eulophia adenoglossa

Also known as: The Swollen Tongued Eulophia or Orthochilus adenoglossus Cymbidium adenoglossum Eulophia lanceolata Eulophia nigricans Eulophia aristata Eulophia candidiflora Lissochilus candidus Eulophia baumiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ethiopia Ghana Guinea Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Swollen Tongued Eulophia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

700 - 1350 m

2500

Flower Size

4.5 - 4.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.