Cleistes paranaensis

Also known as: The Parana' Cleistes or Pogonia paranaensis var. major Pogonia bradeana Cleistes paranaensis var. minor Cleistes paranaensis var. bradeana in the subfamily: Vanilloideae

General Information

The Parana' Cleistes is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Vanilloideae. It is named after a state of Brazil.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.