Centrostigma occultans

Also known as: The Hidden Centrostigma or Centrostigma schlechteri Centrostigma nyassanum Habenaria schlechteri in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Zaire - Angola

General Information

The Hidden Centrostigma is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi and Angola. The name refers to the long spur hidden by the floral bracts.

Altitude

1200 - 2100 m

2500

Flower Size

3.75 - 3.75 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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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.