Bartholina burmanniana

Also known as: Burmann's Bartholina or Orchis pectinata Bartholina pectinata Bartholina lindleyana Arethusa ciliaris Lathrisia pectinata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

Burmann's Bartholina is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa. It is named after the Dutch Botanist in the 18th century.

Altitude

0 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

4 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

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.