Ornithocephalus kruegeri

Also known as: Krueger's Ornithocephalus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

Krueger's Ornithocephalus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Brazil. It is named after the German Orchid Collector in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.