Holothrix villosa
Also known as: The Hirsute Holothrix or Holothrix villosa h.v. villosa Holothrix villosa ssp. chimanimaniensis Wollie in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Zimbabwe
General Information
The Hirsute Holothrix is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe.
Altitude
1900 - 1900 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 leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
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.
