Cynorkis kassneriana

Also known as: Kassner's Cynorkis or Cynorkis kassneriana ssp. tenuior Cynorkis rupicola Bicornella kassneeriana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

Kassner's Cynorkis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the German original Collector of Species early in the 1900's.

Altitude

1300 - 2800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.6 - 1.6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.