Cyclopogon peruvianus

Also known as: The Peruvian Cyclopogon or Spiranthes reichenbachiana Spiranthes spiranthoides Spiranthes peruviana Beadlea peruviana Cyclopogon maderoi Cyclopogon spiranthoides Cyclopogon minutiflorus Gyrostachys peruviana Gyrostachys minutiflora in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Peruvian Cyclopogon is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.