Eulophia clitellifera

Also known as: The Saddle or Lissochilus rehmannii Eulophia fractiflexa Lissochilus pulchellus Lissochilus flexuosus Lissochilus clitellifer in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Burundi Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Madagascar Mozambique Rwanda Sudan Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Saddle is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1500 - 2200 m

2500

Flower Size

1.8 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

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.