Nephelaphyllum cordifolium
Also known as: The Heart or Cytheris cordifolia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bangladesh
General Information
The Heart is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh.
Altitude
1500 - 1500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
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 a single thick erect leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.
