Microchilus sparreorum
Also known as: The Sparres' Microchilus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
The Sparres' Microchilus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Colombia. The name refers the original collectors of the species current.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Winter
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.