Eulophia calantha

Also known as: The Beautifully Blooming Eulophia or Lissochilus kapandensis Eulophia monoceras Lissochilus monoceras Eulophia calantha var. kubangensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Guinea Malawi Rwanda Uganda

General Information

The Beautifully Blooming Eulophia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Burundi, Guinea, Malawi, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.