Microchilus paleaceus

Also known as: The Straw or Erythrodes paleacea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

The Straw is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Colombia and Brazil.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.