Microchilus arietinus
Also known as: The Ram or Erythrodes arietina Physurus micranthus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Brazil
General Information
The Ram is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil. The name refers to the shape of the lip apex.
Altitude
400 - 1500 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 30 °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 leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
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.
