Mesadenus lucayanus

Also known as: Lucay's Mesadenus or Spiranthes lucayana Spiranthes stahlii Mesadenus stahlii Ibidium lucayanum Copper Ladies' Tresses in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Bahamas Belize Cuba Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico

General Information

Lucay's Mesadenus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Mexico.

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 erect leaves

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.