Cynorkis ridleyi

Also known as: Ridley's Cynorkis or Cynosorchis variegata Cynosorchis reticulata Cynosorchis rhomboglossa Amphorchis reticulata Amphorchis lilacina Amphorchis variegata Cynorkis rhomboglossa Cynorkis reticulata Cynorkis variegata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

Ridley's Cynorkis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar. It is named after the English Botanist in the 19th century.

Altitude
600 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.2 - 1.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Spring

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.

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