Eulophia horsfallii Orchid

50 Seeds

Best Planting Time

• Best started during the cool and mild season in the Gulf:
  • October to March
• Avoid sowing during the hot summer months.

Growing Medium

Use a well-drained terrestrial orchid mix consisting of:

• Fine orchid bark
• Perlite
• Coarse sand
• Coconut coir or peat moss
• Small amount of compost

The medium should remain moist but never waterlogged.

Sowing Method

• Orchid seeds are extremely fine and dust-like.
• For successful germination, sow on a sterile orchid seed germination medium.
• Scatter seeds lightly on the surface.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Maintain sterile, humid conditions throughout germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature:
  • 20–32°C
• Requires:
  • Bright filtered light
  • Morning sun
  • Partial shade during hot afternoons

Humidity

• Ideal humidity:
  • 60–80%
• Higher humidity promotes healthy seedling development.

Watering

• Keep the growing medium evenly moist during active growth.
• Reduce watering slightly during dormancy.
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent bulb and root rot.

Germination Time

• Under sterile conditions:
  • 4–12 weeks or longer
• Seedlings develop slowly and may require several months before transplanting.

Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings have:
  • Several leaves
  • Well-developed roots or young pseudobulbs
• Space mature plants:
  • 30–45 cm apart

Flowering

• Plants grown from seed may require:
  • 3–5 years to reach flowering size
• Produces tall flower spikes with spectacular purple-magenta blooms.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Best grown in:
  • Shade houses
  • Greenhouses
  • Protected tropical gardens
• Protect from temperatures above 38°C.
• Maintain good humidity during dry weather.
• Apply mulch around mature plants to keep roots cool.
• Avoid exposure to hot desert winds.
• Suitable for collectors of terrestrial orchids and exotic flowering plants.