Galearis spathulata
Also known as: The Spathulate Galearis or Orchis spathulata var. wilsonii Ponerorchis diantha Orchis diantha Oreorchis wilsonii Orchis spathulata var. foliosa Galeorchis spathulata var. wilsonii Galeorchis spathulata var. foliosa Aorchis spathulata var. wilsonii Galearis diantha Galeorchis reichenbachii Galeorchis diantha in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Spathulate Galearis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.