Sudamerlycaste andreettae
Also known as: Andreeta's Sudamerlycaste or Sudamerlycaste andreettae var. andreettae Sudamerlycaste andreettae var. pallida Ida peruviana var. pallida Ida andreettae var. pallida in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Andreeta's Sudamerlycaste is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Ecuadorian Priest and 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.