Eulophia euglossa

Also known as: The Euglossa Eulophia or Eulophia dusenii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Ethiopia Ghana Liberia Nigeria Uganda

General Information

The Euglossa Eulophia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda. The name refers to the tongue-like lip.

Plant Description

Grows to 60-150cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-25cm

Substrate(s)

• Fine
• Bark
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite
• Sand

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 66mm to 257mm per day, heaviest in April and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 78% to 83%, highest in April and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 15C to 26C, highest in January (17C to 26C) and lowest in July (15C to 24C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

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. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.