Eulophia euglossa

Eulophia euglossa growing orchid herbaceous of the genus Eulophia also known as Corduroy orchid, Eulophia euglossa perennial deciduous plant, used as ornamental plant for the flowers, can grow in tropic, subtropical climate or as houseplants and growing in hardiness zone 11+.

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Leaves color green in linear color.

Eulophia euglossa flower

Flower color green, purple and white, flowers with five white narrow linear petals and the in the middle white to purple like a dancer

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How to grow Eulophia euglossa growing and care:

Moist soil, well ventilated soil, recommend temperature at day time 22C (71F) – 30C (85F) at night time 10C (50F) – 20C (68F), moist, change old soil, cork soil, bark or bark chip, transparent pot, pot in that will be fit (not too big) room temperature water, clean water (rain water), when change pot need to cut the dead root, need to cork before start to become compost and acid, recommend to use Styrofoam to give air for the root, drained soil, more than 50% humidity

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes (it’s hard to grow it from seeds)

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Need to change the pots and the roots grow once a year, better not to put it directly in big pot

Planting season:
All year (in places that the winter too cold and the summer to hot better to start in the spring)

Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mite

Pruning season:
After bloom

How to prune:
Old yellow leaves, after the bloom cut the stem

Size of the plant:
20-60 cm, 12-24 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Most of the year as long given the right temperatures and different between temperature night and the day

General information about the flower:
Green, purple and white, flowers with five white narrow linear petals and the in the middle white to purple like a dancer

Scientific name:

Eulophia euglossa

Blooming Seasons	Autumn flowers Spring flowers Summer flowers Winter flowers
Flower colors	Green flower Purple flower White flower
Climate	Subtropics Climate Tropics Climate
Ornamental parts	Ornamental flower Ornamental leaves Ornamental plant
Plant life-form	Deciduous Herbaceous Orchids Perennial plant
Plant Uses	Floristry Indoor plants Ornamental plants
Planting Season	Autumn Planting Spring Planting Summer planting Winter planting
Plants sun exposure	Shade Plants
Watering plants	Small amounts of water
Hardiness zone	Hardiness zone 11 Hardiness zone 12 Hardiness zone 13

Growing in Pots, Balconies & Indoors

Eulophia euglossa is a shade-loving terrestrial orchid (20-60 cm / 12-24 in). The grower says it can be grown indoors as a houseplant, but marks ordinary planters and flowerpots as not suitable – the key point being that it needs specialist orchid conditions rather than a normal pot of garden soil.

So treat it as an indoor orchid: grow it in an open, orchid-type medium in a specialist orchid pot, in bright shade, rather than in a standard soil-filled container.

Quick Details

Container Size: A specialist orchid pot with an open bark/orchid medium – not an ordinary soil-filled flowerpot.
Indoor Suitability: Can be grown indoors as an orchid, given proper orchid culture.
Best Spot: Full shade with plenty of light / bright indirect light; no direct sun.
Soil & Drainage: Free-draining orchid medium (bark-based), not ordinary potting soil; must never sit wet.
Watering in Pots: Water sparingly – small amounts – letting the medium approach dryness between waterings; never waterlogged.

Indoors & On the Windowsill

As an indoor orchid: The grower says yes to growing it indoors, but no to an ordinary planter or flowerpot – so grow it as an orchid, in a specialist orchid pot and medium rather than a normal pot of soil.
Light: Give it bright shade with lots of light but no direct sun; a filtered-light spot indoors suits it well.
Windowsill: A bright but shaded sill works; keep it off hot, sunny glass and away from dry drafts.

On a Balcony or Patio

Light & shelter: In warm weather it can go on a shaded, sheltered balcony out of direct sun and wind; bring it in before cold nights.
Container reality: In an open orchid medium it dries quickly, so check it more often in heat, but still water sparingly.

Choosing the Pot, Soil & Long-Term Care

Not a normal pot: As the grower indicates, skip ordinary planters of soil; use a specialist orchid pot with a bark-based, very free-draining medium.
Watering: Water lightly and let the medium dry out between waterings; standing moisture rots the roots.
Repotting: Refresh the orchid medium every couple of years as it breaks down, dividing the clump if it has outgrown its pot.

Bloom & Flower Guide

Quick Details

Bloom Season: Much of the year, given warmth and a day-to-night temperature difference
Flower Appearance: Green, purple and white flowers with five narrow, linear petals and a dancer-like white-to-purple lip in the centre
Edibility: Ornamental orchid – not eaten

Detailed Blooming Overview

The corduroy orchid is a terrestrial orchid that carries its flowers on upright spikes. With steady warmth, humidity and a slight drop between day and night temperatures it can flower repeatedly over much of the year.

Flower Characteristics

Green, purple and white colouring.
Five narrow, linear petals with a central lip shaped like a dancer.

Bloom Care & Thinning

Trigger for spikes: Provide warmth, humidity and bright, indirect light, plus a slight night-time temperature drop to encourage flower spikes.
Rest period: Reduce watering during any dormant spell so the plant can rebuild for the next round of bloom.

Bloom Health & Protection

Buds and petals: Aphids and thrips can attack buds, and botrytis may spot the petals in cool, damp, stagnant air – good airflow and a neem-oil spray help keep flowers clean.