Chiloglottis sphyrnoides

Also known as: The Hammer in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Hammer is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring
• Summer

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.