Oeceoclades lonchophylla

Also known as: The Spear or Eulophia tainioides Eulophidium lonchophyllum Eulophidium dissimile Eulophidium tainioides Lissochilus lonchophyllus Eulophia dissimilis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Mozambique

General Information

The Spear is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mozambique.

Altitude

500 - 500 m

2500

Flower Size

1.8 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect rigid, lance shaped, oblong 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.