Cleistes divaricata
Also known as: Spreading Orchid or Rosebud Orchid in the subfamily: Vanilloideae
General Information
Spreading Orchid is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Vanilloideae.
Altitude
0 - 1300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
11.25 - 11.25 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Fragrant:- IsFragrant
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.
