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.

Altitude
1500 - 2800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.3 - 0.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large

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.

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