Gavilea longibracteata

Also known as: The Long or Asarca spectabilis Asarca verrucosa Asarca sinuata Chloraea semibarbata ssp. spectabilis Asarca berteroi Chloraea spectabilis In Chile the Parrot Beaked Gavilea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Chile

General Information

The Long is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Chile.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.