Microchilus nigrescens
Also known as: The Blackish Microchilus or Erythrodes killipii Microchilus killipii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Blackish Microchilus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
900 - 1600 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- 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.
