Telipogon hastatus

Also known as: The Lance Lip Telipogon in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Lance Lip Telipogon is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.