Eulophia parvula

Also known as: The Small Flowered Eulophia or Eulophia tanganyikae Eulophia ledermannii Lissochilus parvulus Eulophia lisowskii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Small Flowered Eulophia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

900 - 1600 m

2500

Temperature

16 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.