Eulophia streptopetala orchid

50-100 Seeds

Best Planting Time

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

Growing Medium

Use a well-drained terrestrial orchid mix consisting of:

• Fine pine bark
• Perlite
• Coarse sand
• Leaf mold or compost (small amount)

The medium should be airy, moisture-retentive, and free-draining.

Sowing Method

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

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature:
  • 18–32°C
• Requires:
  • Bright filtered light
  • Light morning sun
  • Partial shade during the afternoon

Humidity

• Ideal humidity:
  • 50–70%
• Moderate humidity is beneficial, especially for seedlings.

Watering

• Keep the growing medium evenly moist during active growth.
• Reduce watering slightly during dormancy if the plant enters a resting period.
• Never allow the medium to remain waterlogged.

Germination Time

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

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • Several leaves
  • Well-developed roots or small tubers
• Space mature plants:
  • 20–30 cm apart

Flowering

• Mature plants typically flower after several years from seed.
• Produces elegant flowers with narrow, twisted petals.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Best grown in:
  • Shade houses
  • Greenhouses
  • Bright, protected garden areas
• Protect from temperatures above 38°C.
• Increase humidity during dry periods.
• Use mulch to help keep roots cool.
• Suitable for collectors of terrestrial orchids and rare tropical plants.