Microchilus erythrodoides

Also known as: The Erythrodes or Microchilus erythrodoides ssp. erythrodoides Microchilus erythrodoides ssp. venadosae in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Erythrodes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude
2000 - 2000 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 15 °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 elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Winter

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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