Manniella gustavi

Also known as: Gustav's Manniella or Manniella gustavi var. picta in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Ghana Guinea Liberia Nigeria Uganda

General Information

Gustav's Manniella is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Altitude

1100 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

0.2 - 0.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °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 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.