Gavilea lutea

Also known as: The Yellow Gavilea or Gavilea acutiflora Chloraea commersonii Asarca thermarum Asarca tenuiflora Asarca brachychila Asarca acutiflora Asarca commersonii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Chile

General Information

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

Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

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.

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