Hemipilia cordifolia

Also known as: The Heart or Hemipilia cruciata var. yunnanensis Hemipilia bulleyi Hemipilia cruciata Hemipilia formosana Hemipilia cordifolia var. yunnanensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bhutan China

General Information

The Heart is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bhutan and China.

Altitude

2500 - 2900 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.