Schizochilus lepidus

Also known as: The Beautiful Schizochilus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Beautiful Schizochilus is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• 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.