Eulophia tuberculata

Also known as: The Swollen Eulophia or Lissochilus platypetalus Lissochilus verrucosus Eulophia verrucosa Lissochilus leendertziae in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Botswana Burundi Malawi Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Swollen Eulophia is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1100 - 1900 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid 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.