Amitostigma papilionaceum

Also known as: The Butterfly Like Amitostigma in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Butterfly Like Amitostigma is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.