Kefersteinia sanguinolenta

Also known as: The Blood or Kefersteinia sanguinolenta aff. Zygopetalum sanguinolentum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Blood is a miniature to small sized cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

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.