Eulophia aculeata 0
Author: (Carl von Linné le Jeune (1741-1783)) Curt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833)Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Cymbidieae Subtribe: Eulophiinae
Genus: Eulophia
Synonym(s): Orthochilus aculeatus
English name: Thorny corduroy orchid
Zone: South Africa
Eulophia aculeata Observed in South Africa by Luke Goddard (license)
References for the genus
- A molecular phylogeny reveals paraphyly of the large genus Eulophia (Orchidaceae): A case for the reinstatement of OrthochilusDOI
- An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Taita Hills, Eastern Arc Mountain. PhytoKeys 2022 Vol. 191 pag. 1-158. Address
- An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Taita Hills, Eastern Arc Mountain. PhytoKeys 2022 Vol. 191 pag. 1-158. Address
General specifications
Biological type: orchid
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Siliceous Sand between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 6-8 weeks.
The average seed weight is 333333,3 per gram (0,000003g).
The average seed weight is 333333,3 per gram (0,000003g).
Experiences in the garden
06-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
05-05-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)