Telipogon boissierianus

Also known as: Boissier's Telipogon in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Boissier's Telipogon is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Swiss Proffessor of Botany in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.