Epigeneium sanseiense (Hayata) Summerh.

Epigeneium sanseiense (Hayata) Summerh.
Authored by: Dale​

Description: Described as Dendrobium sanseiense in 1916. Plant is from Taiwan at 1830-2130 m ASL.

Culture:

Temps:
- Summer: 55-72°F
- Winter: 52-60°F with occasional warmer days.

Light: Medium light

Humidity: 60-80%

Air circulation: Breeze

Growing location: Greenhouse

Water:
- Frequency: Daily during summer, every 2-3 days during winter.
- Fertilizer & frequency: Daily during summer, every 2-3 days in the winter. 13-3-15 RO formulation injected into 35ppm TDS surface water for a total TDS ppm of 165 PPM during the summer. Injection ratio is reduced to yield 125 PPM TDS during winter.
- Dry rest: Yes. Plant isn't allowed to stay dry for longer than 2-3 days during winter. This is a small plant and can become dessicated quickly.

Blooming season: Summer

Flower size: 1 1/4" tall

Plant size: Half inch pseudobulbs and a 1 inch leaf. Pseudobulbs are approximate on the rhizome.

Other firsthand observations: Plants will survive in intermediate temperatures, but flowers shouldn't be expected.

Other plants growing well nearby:
High elevation masdevallia and dracula. Odontoglossum crispum, O constrictum, O. harryanum, O. edwardii, various Heliamphora.



Sources:
Baker and Baker culture sheet, MOBOT.

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