Telipogon nervosus

Also known as: The Nerved Telipogon or Telipogon angustifolius Telipogon steyermarkii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid 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.