Eulophia tristis 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): Acrolophia capensis
English name: Capetown acrolophia
Zone: South Africa
Eulophia tristis Observed in South Africa by mikebrunke (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: white
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): 1,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
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: white
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): 1,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
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 6-7 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
06-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
08-03-17 Send a batch to nursery Phytesia.
05-05-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
09-11-18 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 20-11-18 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 6-7w
13-03-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in 'SilverHill7>Betty's Bay'. Stock (Wild origin)