Telipogon ionopogon
Also known as: The Violet Colored Beard Telipogon in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Violet Colored Beard Telipogon is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
1500 - 3000 m
0
2500
3.5 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- 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.