Eulophia rolfeana

Also known as: Rolfe's Eulophia or Eulophia williamsonii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malawi Zaire - Angola Zimbabwe

General Information

Rolfe's Eulophia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malawi, Angola and Zimbabwe. It is named after the Director of Kew English late 1800/ early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect 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.