Holothrix aphylla

Also known as: The Leafless Holothrix or Deroemera ledermannii Deroemera calva Deroemera acuminata Holothrix ledermannii Holothrix calva in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Eritrea Kenya Nigeria Rwanda Uganda Yemen

General Information

The Leafless Holothrix is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Eritrea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Yemen.

Altitude
1500 - 1600 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
50000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Winter

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.

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