Polystachya dolichophylla

Also known as: The Long or Polystachya guerzorum Polystachya hamiltonii Polystachya simoniana Polystachya oxychila in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Gabon Ghana Guinea Nigeria

General Information

The Long is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, and Nigeria.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

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.