Nervilia gassneri

Also known as: Gassner's Nervilia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malawi Mozambique

General Information

Gassner's Nervilia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malawi and Mozambique. It is named after the Original co-collector of species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Fragrant:

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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.