This orchid species called orchid desert because Eulophia petersii.. Eulophia petersii scattered in the area of Africa to the Arab region. The species name is taken from the name of the German plant collector who called Peters'. Because the area where the development in Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) to the Arabs, then the orchid is known as a desert orchid.
This orchid is a succulent have properties due to the extreme environment. Pseudo bulb serves to store water as well as other succulent plant stems. These include terrestrial orchid so it does not stick to the tree. Sand and rocky soil so the growth.
The character of this interest Pseudo Bulb silver light green. If held bulb hard, perhaps the toughest among all orchid bulbs. The leaves are very thick to the size of the orchid and its surface is quite rough. The color is dark green approach.
The orchid is not as interesting as the forest orchids. But exotic enough to remember where their habitat. Flower stalks can reach sizes of 2 meters. Dominant color of the flowers brownish green and sweetened red color.
Both the pseudo bulb, leaves and flowers showed that the orchid is already very well adapted in place of extremes.
How to care for orchids is known to be difficult. Each species has a different way. But if the desert orchid is quite easy. Not flushing a week no problem. Try to compare it with other species. Orchid could languish.
Open space and full sun to be his favorite. That's why the media should also be the shaft such as coarse sand and dried ferns. Add the manure that have been cooked sufficiently.
Desert orchid usually placed in the pot, not taped or medium tree fern. Pot should have a sufficient dimension so that the roots can move freely. The roots of this orchid is quite thick.
Providing a complete fertilizer can also be done in moderation. No need to as often as other orchids. Find a balanced liquid fertilizer dose is given once a month. Affairs mushrooms? Well it was not in the dictionary of this orchid. Fungus to grow in hot environments. But if you do not want to give many. just 1 month as well just for maintenance alone.
It feels if you are a fan of orchid species, is incomplete if it does not have this species. In addition to unique, this orchid also has excellent durability. Perhaps because the region of origin as such.
This orchid is a succulent have properties due to the extreme environment. Pseudo bulb serves to store water as well as other succulent plant stems. These include terrestrial orchid so it does not stick to the tree. Sand and rocky soil so the growth.
The character of this interest Pseudo Bulb silver light green. If held bulb hard, perhaps the toughest among all orchid bulbs. The leaves are very thick to the size of the orchid and its surface is quite rough. The color is dark green approach.
The orchid is not as interesting as the forest orchids. But exotic enough to remember where their habitat. Flower stalks can reach sizes of 2 meters. Dominant color of the flowers brownish green and sweetened red color.
Both the pseudo bulb, leaves and flowers showed that the orchid is already very well adapted in place of extremes.
How to care for orchids is known to be difficult. Each species has a different way. But if the desert orchid is quite easy. Not flushing a week no problem. Try to compare it with other species. Orchid could languish.
Open space and full sun to be his favorite. That's why the media should also be the shaft such as coarse sand and dried ferns. Add the manure that have been cooked sufficiently.
Desert orchid usually placed in the pot, not taped or medium tree fern. Pot should have a sufficient dimension so that the roots can move freely. The roots of this orchid is quite thick.
Providing a complete fertilizer can also be done in moderation. No need to as often as other orchids. Find a balanced liquid fertilizer dose is given once a month. Affairs mushrooms? Well it was not in the dictionary of this orchid. Fungus to grow in hot environments. But if you do not want to give many. just 1 month as well just for maintenance alone.
It feels if you are a fan of orchid species, is incomplete if it does not have this species. In addition to unique, this orchid also has excellent durability. Perhaps because the region of origin as such.
Many types of orchids that live around us, the species thousands, this article is one of a kind of orchid, to know more kinds of orchids, appearance article had previously been described, may be useful.
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