Eulophia clavicornis

Native to: South Africa

General Information

Eulophia clavicornis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to South Africa.

Plant Description

Grows to 11-92cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 5-73cm long

Substrate(s)

• Fine
• Bark
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite
• Sand

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 79mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 36% to 53%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 2C to 33C, highest in July (21C to 33C) and lowest in January (2C to 18C).

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.