Eulophia petersii

Also Known As

Epidendrum schimperi
Eulophia baginsensis
Eulophia caffra
Eulophia circinnata
Eulophia coleae
Peters' Eulophia
Species Orchid

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-9"

planting zones

10a-11

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Eulophia petersii plant details

Eulophia petersii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer green and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eulophia petersii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eulophia petersii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A terrestrial orchid from Saudi Arabia and East Africa. Very stiff, succulent leaves emerge from fat, water storing bulbs. Flower spike can get almost 6 feet tall with multicolored flowers. Extremely interesting and uncommon plant! DO NOT use orchid mix with this plant!!! It is a terrestrial orchid, it grows in the dirt. Use a chunky, well draining mix. Perlite is the preferable additive to fluff up your soil, NOT SAND and not pebbles or gravel. I use tall, narrow pots for these, as the roots like to grow down deep but not outward too much. The roots are really fat and succulent. This plant hates shallow pots.