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

Fragrant:

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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.