Coccineorchis cernua

Also known as: The Nodding Coccineorchis or Spiranthes coccinea Spiranthes corymbosa Stenorrhynchos cernuum Coccineorchis corymbosa in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Mexico

General Information

The Nodding Coccineorchis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia and Mexico. The name refers to the inflorescence.

Altitude

1880 - 1880 m

2500

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 numerous erect leaves

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.