Selenipedium chica
Also known as: The Beautiful Selenipedium in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Native to: Panama
General Information
The Beautiful Selenipedium is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to Panama.
Altitude
60 - 90 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
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.
