Cranichis wageneri
Also known as: Wagener's Cranichis or Cranichis viereckii Cranichis costaricensis Cranichis pilosa Cranichis subcordata in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Cuba Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic Haiti Honduras Mexico Panama
General Information
Wagener's Cranichis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It is named after the German Plant collector in Venezuela in the 19th century.
Flowers
Numerous short lasting 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.