Platycoryne crocea

Also known as: The Saffron or Platycoryne elegantula Platycoryne crocea ssp. montis-elgon Platycoryne heterophylla Platycoryne montis-elgon Platycoryne ochrantha Platycoryne crocea ssp. ochrantha Platycoryne crocea ssp. elegantula Habenaria ochrantha Habenaria montis-elgon in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Congo Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Sudan Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Saffron is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1200 - 2350 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °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 lance 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.