Sudamerlycaste acaroi

Also known as: Acaro's Sudamerlycaste or Sudamerlycaste acaroi var. minor Ida acaroi var. minor in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Acaro's Sudamerlycaste is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Ecuadorian Orchid Discoverer.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.