Microtis unifolia
Also known as: The Single Leafed Microtis or Microtis formosana Microtis benthamiana Microtis longifolia Microtis porrifolia Microtis banksii Microtis bipulvinaris Microtis holmesii Microtis aemula Microtis frutetorum Microtis papillosa Epipactis porrifolia Microtis javanica Common Onion Orchid in RyukuIslands - Nira-ba-ran in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Australia Japan Malaysia New Caledonia New Zealand Norfolk Island
General Information
The Single Leafed Microtis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Norfolk Island.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect terete shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.