Sudamerlycaste hirtzii

Also known as: Hirtz's Sudamerlycaste or Lycaste colombiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Hirtz's Sudamerlycaste is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Ecuadorian Orchid Enthusiast Current.

Altitude
2200 - 2600 m
0
2500
Flower Size
8 - 8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

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.

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