Cranichis polyantha

Also known as: The Many Flowered Cranichis or Cranichis polyantha var. caquetaensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Many Flowered Cranichis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
2500 - 2500 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

  • Summer

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.

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