Govenia tequilana

Also known as: The Tequila Govenia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Jalisco - Mexico

General Information

The Tequila Govenia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after a town and Hill in Jalisco state of Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.