Ceratandra atrata
Also known as: The Black Ceratandra or Pterygodium atratum Ceratandra auriculata Ceratandra ochroleuca Ceratandra chloroleuca in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Black Ceratandra is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the plant and flower habit of turning black with age.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
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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.
Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round.