Chiloglottis trapeziformis

Also known as: Broadlip Bird Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New Zealand

General Information

Broadlip Bird Orchid is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Sand

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.