Zeuxine elongata

Also known as: The Elongate Zeuxine or Zeuxine ruwenzoriensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Cameroon Ghana Kenya Nigeria Uganda

General Information

The Elongate Zeuxine is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. The name refers to the Inflorescence length.

Altitude

400 - 1650 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

Climate

Grows at low to 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.