Eulophia rutenbergiana

Also known as: Rutenberg's Eulophia or Orthochilus rutenbergianus Lissochilus kranzlinii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

Rutenberg's Eulophia is a cold to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Madagascar. It is named after the German Orchid Collector in Madagascar in the 19th century.

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.