Galearis wardii

Also known as: Ward's Galearis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Ward's Galearis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the English Plant collector in south China earlier in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.