Cyclopogon olivaceus

Also known as: The Olive or Sarcoglottis olivacea Spiranthes olivacea Cyclopogon stictophyllus Beadlea olivacea in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guatemala Guyana Honduras Panama

General Information

The Olive is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.