Aspidogyne argentea
Also known as: The Silvery Aspidogyne or Physurus argenteus Physurus callodictyus Physurus pictus h.v. argenteus Erythrodes picta Anoectochilus pictus Anoectochilus argenteus Physurus pictus Erythrodes picta var. reticularis Physurus pictus var. holargyrus Microchilus pictus Physurus pictus var. reticularis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Argentina Brazil
General Information
The Silvery Aspidogyne is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Argentina and Brazil.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low 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.