Bonatea porrecta
Also known as: The Extended Bonatea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Botswana Mozambique
General Information
The Extended Bonatea is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Botswana and Mozambique. The name refers to the lower outstretched petals.
Altitude
150 - 1800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °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 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.
