Gymnadenia crassinervis

Also known as: The Thick Veined Gymnadenia or Gymnadenia crassinervis var. elatior Herminium chiwui in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: China

General Information

The Thick Veined Gymnadenia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China.

Altitude

2000 - 3800 m

2500

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.