Otostylis brachystalix

Also known as: The Short Column Otostylis or Zygopetalum paludosum Otostylis paludosa Cyrtopodium grisebachii Aganisia lepida Otostylis lepida in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

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

General Information

The Short Column Otostylis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Guyana and Brazil.

Altitude

50 - 300 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 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 terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.