Cynorkis villosa

Also known as: The Shaggy Cynorkis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Shaggy Cynorkis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the hairy inflorescence and flowers.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

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.