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.
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.