Cynorkis lilacina

Also known as: The Lilac Cynorkis or Cynorkis lilacina var. laxiflora Cynorkis lilacina var. pulchra Cynorkis lilacina ssp. curvicalcar Cynorkis lilacina var. boiviniana Cynorkis lilacina ssp. lilacina Cynorkis pulchra var. laxiflora Cynorkis boiviniana Cynorkis pulchra Cynorkis lilacina var. comorensis Cynorkis andringitrana ssp. curvicalcar Cynorkis lilacina var. tereticalcar Bicornella pulchra in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Lilac Cynorkis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Altitude

1300 - 1800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.5 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °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 Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

Autumn
Spring

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.