Cymbidium tortisepalum

Also known as: Miscanthus Orchid or Cymbidium tortisepalum h.f. album Cymbidium x tortisepalum var. longibracteatum Cymbidium tsukengensis Cymbidium tortisepalum var. tortisepalum Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum Cymbidium tortisepalum var. viridiflorum Cymbidium faberi f. viridiflorum Cymbidium goeringii f. viridiflorum Cymbidium goeringii var. tortisepalum Cymbidium longibracteatum Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China

General Information

Miscanthus Orchid is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery erect, rigid, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

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.