Eulophia speciosa 0
Author: (Robert Brown (1773-1858)) Harry Bolus (1834-1911)Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Cymbidieae Subtribe: Eulophiinae
Genus: Eulophia
English name: Showy eulophia
Zone: South Africa
References
- PlantZafrica, H Kurzweil. Compton Herbarium 2004. Eulophia speciosa
- The flowering plants of South Africa, I.B. Pole-Evans. Veld & Flora 1925 Vol. 5 pag. 168. Address
Eulophia speciosa Observed in Mozambique by Rudi von Staden (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: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
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): 2,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until December
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: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
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): 2,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until December
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
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost and pouwder with 2mm Smoked Vermiculite (0,012g/cm²) 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 100000,0 per gram (0,00001g).
Germination references
- PlantZafrica, H Kurzweil. Compton Herbarium 2004. Eulophia speciosa
The average seed weight is 100000,0 per gram (0,00001g).
Germination references
- PlantZafrica, H Kurzweil. Compton Herbarium 2004. Eulophia speciosa
Experiences in the garden
09-03-21A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in 'SilverHill11>Kareedouw'. Stock (Wild origin)