Quisqueya ekmanii

Also known as: Ekman's Quisqueya in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Haiti

General Information

Ekman's Quisqueya is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Haiti. It is named after the Swedish Botanist in Dominican Republic early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

Grows at high 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.