Koellensteinia carraoensis

Also known as: The Carrao Kollensteinia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Carrao Kollensteinia is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a river in Venezuela.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, terete shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.