Gastrodia nipponica

Also known as: The Japanese Gastrodia or Gastrodia foetida in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Japanese Gastrodia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

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.