Herminium macrophyllum
Also known as: The Large Leaved Herminium or Peristylus duthiei var. inayatii Spiranthes macrophylla Peristylus macrophyllus Neottia macrophylla Herminium congestum Montolivaea unalaschensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Pakistan
General Information
The Large Leaved Herminium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Pakistan.
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.