Eulophia stachyodes

Also known as: The Spike or Eulophia lambii Eulophia kirkii Eulophia variopicta in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Chad Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Sudan Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Spike is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

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.