Aspidogyne mystacina
Also known as: The Mustache or Physurus mystacinus in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Brazil Ecuador
General Information
The Mustache is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Brazil and Ecuador.
1680 - 1680 m
0
2500
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.