Cheirostylis spathulata
Also known as: The Sheathed Cheirostylis or Cheirostylis didymacantha in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Myanmar Thailand
General Information
The Sheathed Cheirostylis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Myanmar and Thailand.
50 - 800 m
0
2500
1.5 - 1.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
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.