Capanemia superflua

Capanemia superflua
Authored by: Tom-DE​

Description: This small species is from Argentina and Brazil. It is sometimes cultivated under the synonym C. uliginosa.

Culture:

Temps:
- Summer: 65-90F
- Winter: 55-70F or slightly cooler

Light: Medium light

Humidity: 60-80%

Air circulation: Breeze

Growing location: outside in the yard from May to Oct; inside under HID light during the colder months

Growing medium: Mount - Cork

Growing medium notes:

Water:
- Frequency: Daily watering during the warmer months; Every other day or two days during the winter months
- Fertilizer & frequency: 2x per month during the growing season; less during the colder months
- Dry rest: Yes. I keep my plant slightly drier in winter

Blooming season: Spring, Summer

Flower size: The fragrant flower is 1cm wide and the inflorescent is about 5-8cm long

Plant size: Small compact plant, about 3-4" tall

Other firsthand observations: Do not keep the plant too wet.

Other plants growing well nearby:
Eria globifera
Isabelia virginalis
Epigeneium triflorum

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