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.
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.