Bonatea polypodantha
Also known as: The Many Footed Bonatea or Bonatea insignis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Many Footed Bonatea is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
550 - 1500 m
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2500
Flower Size
7.5 - 7.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
