Nervilia aragoana
Also known as: The Aragoa or Australia - The Tall Sheild Orchid In Thaialand Wan phra chim in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bangladesh Fiji India Malaysia New Caledonia Pakistan Thailand
General Information
The Aragoa is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Pakistan, and Thailand. It is named after a genus from the New World.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.