Liparis cathcartii
Also known as: Cathcart's Liparis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bhutan India
General Information
Cathcart's Liparis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan and India. It is named after the Amatuer Botanist in India in the 19th century.
Altitude
1900 - 2100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.8 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.
