Cynorkis rosellata
Also known as: The Rosellate Cynorkis or Satyrium rosellatum Satorkis rossatis Cynorkis imerinensis Habenaria imerinensis Habenaria mascarenensis Imerinorchis imerinensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Madagascar
General Information
The Rosellate Cynorkis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar. The name refers to the radiating cluster of leaves .
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn, Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
- Winter
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.