Cryptostylis hunteriana

Also known as: Hunter's Cryptostylis or In Australia - Furred Tongue Orchid The Leafless Tongue Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New South Wales - Australia Queensland - Australia Victoria - Australia

General Information

Hunter's Cryptostylis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.

Altitude
50 - 1100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.5 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Summer
  • Winter

Substrate(s)

  • Sand

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low to 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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