Liparis gigantea
Also known as: The Giant Liparis or Liparis macrantha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Guangdong - China Hong Kong
General Information
The Giant Liparis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Hong Kong.
Altitude
300 - 1700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low to 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.
