Microtis atrata

Also known as: The Flat Black Microtis or Hydrorchis atratum Microtidium atratum Microtis minutiflora Microtis atrata var. viridula The Yellow Migonette Orchid The Tiny Migonette Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Flat Black Microtis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Altitude

300 - 300 m

2500

Flower Size

0.2 - 0.2 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 fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low 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.