Cynorkis anacamptoides

Also known as: The Anacamptis or Stenoglottis calcarata Cynorkis anacamptoides var. ecalcarata Cynorkis anacamptoides var. anacamptoides Cynorkis gymnadenoides Cynorkis barlaea Cynorkis platylepoides Bicornella anacamptoides var. ecalcarata Habenaria calcarata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Anacamptis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.