Schizochilus cecilii

Also known as: Cecil's Schizochilus or Schizochilus culveri Schizochilus galpinii Schizochilus tenellus Schizochilus transvaalensis Schizochilus cecilii ssp. cecilii Schizochilus cecilii ssp. culveri Schizochilus cecilii ssp. transvaalensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Zimbabwe

General Information

Cecil's Schizochilus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe. It is named after the Rhodesian Plant collector in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.