Liparis vexillifera

Also known as: The Flag or Cymbidium vexilliferum Liparis galeottiana Liparis vexillifera var. galeottiana Liparis vexillifera var. latifolia Malaxis galeottiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Honduras Mexico Panama

General Information

The Flag is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Honduras, Mexico and Panama.

Altitude
1200 - 2650 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • 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.

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