Gastrodia pubilabiata

Also known as: The Hairy Lipped Gastrodia or Gastrodia pubilabiata f. castanea Gastrodia hiemalis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

Grows at low 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.