Eulophia andamanensis
Rare terrestrial orchid with medicinal value
Habit
Perennial orchid
Height
0.5–1 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Loose organic
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-32
Humidity (%)
60-85%
Potting media
Orchid bark+charcoal
Fertilizers
Orchid fertilizer
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
2–3 kg
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Traditional medicine
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% bark, 30% charcoal, 20% coco chips
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 2 weeks
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
tuber and root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, fungal blight, bacterial soft rot, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or wilting leaves, poor or failed flowering, soft or foul-smelling tubers and roots, brown or black leaf spots, water-soaked lesions, leaf collapse, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
grow in a well-drained medium and avoid water collecting in the crown, remove and destroy infected fronds, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, keep foliage clean, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide for early crown rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for tuber and root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and soft rot, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.