Kefersteinia aurorae

Also known as: Aurora's Kefersteinia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

Aurora's Kefersteinia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the Aurora Bennett, Ecuadorian Orchid Enthusiast Current.

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.