Holothrix secunda

Also known as: The Secund Holothrix or Tryphia major in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Secund Holothrix is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa. The name refers to the flowers being on one side of the inflorescence.

Altitude

150 - 900 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

Climate

Grows at low to 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.