Herminium josephi

Also known as: Joseph's Herminium or Peristylus duthiei Monorchis duthiei Monorchis forrestii Herminium grandiflorum Herminium duthiei Herminium forrestii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bhutan China

General Information

Joseph's Herminium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bhutan and China. It is named after the Hooker's Herminium British Botanist in the 19th century.

Altitude
2800 - 4500 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, 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.

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