Eulophia kyimbilae

Also known as: The Kyimbila Eulophia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Botswana Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Uganda Zambia

General Information

The Kyimbila Eulophia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia. It is named after a Mission on Lake Nyasa Tanzania.

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.