Lecanorchis nigricans

Also known as: The Turning Black Lecanorchis or Lecanorchis nigricans var. nigricans Lecanorchis nigricans var. patipetala Lecanorchis nigricans var. yakusimensis Lecanorchis purpurea Lecanorchis trachycaula Lecanorchis oligotricha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Japan Thailand

General Information

The Turning Black Lecanorchis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan and Thailand. The name refers to the flowers.

Altitude

400 - 1000 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.