Chrysoglossum ornatum
Also known as: Golden Cicada Orchid or Tainia maculata Chrysoglossum cyrtopetalum Chrysoglossum formosanum Ania maculata Chrysoglossum neocaledonicum Chrysoglossum maculatum Chrysoglossum gibbsiae Chrysoglossum erraticum Chrysoglossum hallbergii Yellow Lip Orchid
Native to: Cambodia China Fiji India Malaysia New Caledonia Thailand
General Information
Golden Cicada Orchid is a cool to warm growing orchid native to Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, and Thailand.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped, terete shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
Climate
Grows at 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.