Oeceoclades boinensis
Also known as: The Snake or Eulophidium boinense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Snake is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Boine snake group - refers tothe idea that the leaf varigation is similar to the snake.
Altitude
100 - 100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
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 a single thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low 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.
