Herminium jaffreyanum

Also known as: Jaffrey's Herminium or Androcorys jaffreyana Monorchis jaffreyana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Jaffrey's Herminium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the English Horticulturist and developer of Chinchona agriculture in Darjeeling later in the 19th century.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• 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.