Anoectochilus longicalcaratus
Also known as: The Long in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
General Information
The Long is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.
600 - 1800 m
0
2500
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low to 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.