Corybas ridleyanus

Also known as: Ridley's Corybas or Calcearia ridleyana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

Ridley's Corybas is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malaysia. It is named after the English Botanist late in the 19th century - early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Substrate(s)

• Spaghnum Moss

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.