Hetaeria latipetala

Also known as: The Broad or Hetaeria latipetala var. longirostris Hetaeria latipetala var. latipetala Hetaeria oblongifolia var. papuana in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Broad is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.