Chiloglottis trullata

Also known as: The Scoop Chiloglottis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Scoop Chiloglottis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the dorsal synsepal.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Substrate(s)

• 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.