Mesadenella cuspidata

Also known as: The Three or Spiranthes esmeraldae Stenorrhynchos esmeraldae Spiranthes margaritifera Serapias pumila Habenaria margaritacea Liparis beckeri Cyclopogon cuspidatus Cyclopogon albopunctatus Mesadenella esmeraldae Mesadenella margaritifera in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Three is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.