Holothrix elgonensis
Also known as: The Mt. Elgon Holothrix in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Kenya Uganda
General Information
The Mt. Elgon Holothrix is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Kenya and Uganda. It is named after a Kenyan Mountain.
Altitude
3000 - 3900 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter
Blooming Season
- 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.
Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round.