Goodyera major

Also known as: The Greater Goodyera in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Guatemala

General Information

The Greater Goodyera is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Guatemala. The name refers to the plant size.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.