Aspidogyne utriculata

Also known as: The Small Hose Aspidogyne in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Small Hose Aspidogyne is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. The name refers to the large saccate nectary.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.