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.

Altitude
250 - 800 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 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.

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