Sudamerlycaste lionetii

Also known as: Lionet's Sudamerlycaste in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Lionet's Sudamerlycaste is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the French Grower of species late in the 19th century early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.