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.
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.