Eulophia petersii - Oman - Orchid Board

P&S · #1 11-07-2010, 10:53 AM

This is one of the most intresting orchids into my collection.
I got it at the start of June just 1 pseudobulb.

Hosted on Fotki

Now it looks like that

RosieC · #2 11-07-2010, 11:05 AM

What a cool shape. I've just looked it up and it has cool flowers too. The info I found says it's one of the few that grow in desert climates.

P&S · #3 11-07-2010, 11:30 AM

Yes RosieC,is actually a xerophyte orchid.
As I grow mostly cactus & succulents this was an addition to both of my collection succulents & orchids.
Thank you for your comment,as always you are so kind!

Anisa · #4 11-07-2010, 10:14 PM

woah! I didnt expect to see something like that

Very unusual looking. How do you take care of it? Does it require winter rest?

P&S · #5 11-08-2010, 07:36 PM

Anisa,
This is actually terrestrial orchid.The soil mix is a cactus soil mix with extra grit.It needs a lot of sun and at the growing season 1-2 waterings per week.From now on I will keep it dry for the winter and with a lot of sun.(we have a lot of sunny day even in the winter, here in Athens GR.)