Hemipilia calophylla

Also known as: The Beautiful Leaved Hemipilia or Orchis subrotunda Hemipilia amethystina Galearis subrotunda in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Thailand Yunnan - China

General Information

The Beautiful Leaved Hemipilia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Thailand and China.

Altitude
640 - 1700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 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 erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

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.

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