Cleistes caloptera

Also known as: The Beautiful Winged Cleistes in the subfamily: Vanilloideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Beautiful Winged Cleistes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Vanilloideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.