Liparis tradescantifolia

Also known as: The Tradescantia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Tradescantia is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a plant in the genus Commelinaceae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.