Dichromanthus cinnabarinus

Also known as: The Cinnabar Colored Dichromanthus or Stenorrhynchos galeottianum Stenorrhynchos cinnabarinum Stenorrhynchos montanum Dichromanthus cinnabarinus ssp. cinnabarinus Spiranthes cinnabarina Dichromanthus cinnabarinus f. aureus Cutsis cinnabarina Dichromanthus cinnabarinus ssp. galeottianum Neottia cinnabarina Ophrys peregrina Gyrostachys cinnabarina Gyrostachys montana The Cinnabar Ladies Tresses in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

The Cinnabar Colored Dichromanthus is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance 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.