Goodyera fusca

Also known as: The Somber or Orchiodes fuscum in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Somber is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. The name refers to the inflorescence color.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

Grows at high 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.