Palmorchis powellii

Also known as: Powell's Palmorchis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Powell's Palmorchis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the American Botanist in Panama in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.