Microchilus hirtellus

Also known as: The Bristely Microchilus or Orchis hirtella Satyrium hirtellum Erythrodes hirtella Habenaria hirtella in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Cuba Dominican Republic

General Information

The Bristely Microchilus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cuba and Dominican Republic.

Altitude
750 - 950 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 lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Winter

Climate

hot-growing-orchids 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.

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