Eulophia arenicola

Also known as: The Sand Living Eulophia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Botswana Malawi Zaire - Angola Zambia

General Information

The Sand Living Eulophia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Botswana, Malawi, Angola, and Zambia.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Substrate(s)

• Sand

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.