Nervilia shirensis

Also known as: The Shire Highlands Nervilia or Pogonia buchananii Nervilia buchananii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Malawi Mozambique Zimbabwe

General Information

The Shire Highlands Nervilia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the An area of Malawi.

Altitude

480 - 1950 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

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 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.