Hoffmannseggella kleberi

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Hoffmannseggella kleberi is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Grows to 0.2-15cm. Each new growth has a single leathery lance shaped leaf that grows to 2.6-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.6-5.8cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Treefern
• Sand

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 348mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 71% to 83%, highest in June and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 27C, highest in July (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (12C to 22C).

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.