Herminium alaschanicum
Also known as: The Alas Shan Herminium or Peristylus alaschanicus Monorchis alaschanica in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: China Mongolia
General Information
The Alas Shan Herminium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China and Mongolia. It is named after the Mountain in China.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
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.