Microtis oblonga

Also known as: The Sweet Onion Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Sweet Onion Orchid is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.