Cystorchis variegata

Also known as: The Variegated Leaf Cystorchis or Cystorchis variegata h.f. variegata in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Variegated Leaf Cystorchis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Malaysia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Substrate(s)

• Sand

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.