Gastrodia cunninghamii

Also known as: Cunningham's Gastrodia or Gastrodia leucopetala Gastrodia antennifera in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: New Zealand Vanuatu

General Information

Cunningham's Gastrodia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Zealand and Vanuatu. It is named after the English Botanist in the 19th century.

Flower Size

1.5 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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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.