Arthrochilus huntianus

Also known as: Hunt's Arthrochilus or Thynninorchis huntiana Thynninorchis nothofagicola Arthrochilus huntianus ssp. nothofagicola Spiculaea huntiana Drakaea huntiana Arthrochilus huntianus ssp. huntianus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New Zealand

General Information

Hunt's Arthrochilus is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand. It is named after the Australian Orchid Enthusiast in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves

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.