Eulophia mechowii

Also known as: Mechow's Eulophia or Orthochilus renschianus Eulophia zeyheri Eulophia dichroma Eulophia bicolor Eulophia lujae Eulophia woodii Eulophia amblypetala Eulophia praestans Eulophia milanjiana Eulophia renschiana Eulophia granducalis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Sudan Uganda Zambia

General Information

Mechow's Eulophia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.