Holothrix cernua

Also known as: The Nodding Holothrix or Orchis hispidula Orchis hispida Holothrix parvifolia Holothrix squamulosa var. glabrata Monotris secunda Holothrix gracilis Habenaria hispida Holothrix hispidula Holothrix harveyana Habenaria hispidula Holothrix squamulosa var. scabra Holothrix monotris Holothrix squamulosa Holothrix squamulosa var. hirsuta in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Nodding Holothrix is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• 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.