Eulophia taitensis
Also known as: The Taita Eulophia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Kenya Uganda
General Information
The Taita Eulophia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Kenya and Uganda. It is named after a Hill Area in Kenya.
Altitude
1300 - 1300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4.5 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Sand
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.
