Cephalanthera erecta

Also known as: The Erect Cephalanthera or Cephalanthera erecta f. subaphylla Cephalanthera erecta var. oblanceolata Cephalanthera subaphylla Cephalanthera szechuanica Cephalanthera nanlingensis Cephalanthera erecta var. szechuanica Cephalanthera erecta var. subaphylla Cephalanthera subaphylla f. conformis Limodorum erectum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bhutan Japan

General Information

The Erect Cephalanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan and Japan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.