Cynorkis purpurascens

Also known as: The Shimmering Purple Cynorkis or Cynorkis purpurocynis Cynorkis praecox Cynorkis purpurascens var. praecox In Madagascar - Katsakandrango, Fitsotsoka and Tsimpelany in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

The Shimmering Purple Cynorkis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar.

Plant Description

Grows to 25-50cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 4-40cm long

Substrate(s)

• Spaghnum Moss
• Sand

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 300mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 67% to 82%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 13C to 32C, highest in May (21C to 32C) and lowest in January (13C to 24C).

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.