Cheirostylis nuda
Also known as: The Bare Cheirostylis or Zeuxine gymnochiloides Zeuxine sambiranoensis Zeuxine boryi Orchiodes nudum Cheirostylis gymnochiloides Cheirostylis humblotii Monochilus gymnochiloides Cheirostylis micrantha Cheirostylis sarcopus Monochilus boryi Gymnochilus recurvus Gymnochilus nudum in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
General Information
The Bare Cheirostylis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter
Blooming Season
- Summer
- 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.