Neuwiedia zollingeri

Also known as: Zollinger's Neuwiedia or Neuwiedia zollingeri var. annamensis Neuwiedia singapureana Neuwiedia zollingeri var. singapureana Neuwiedia zollingeri var. zollingeri Neuwiedia annamensis Neuwiedia balansae Neuwiedia zollingeri var. javanica Neuwiedia zollingeri var. balansae Neuwiedia ochracea Neuwiedia javanica Neuwiedia curtisii in the subfamily: Apostasioideae

Native to: China Malaysia Thailand

General Information

Zollinger's Neuwiedia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Apostasioideae native to China, Malaysia and Thailand. It is named after the Austrian Botanist and Orchid enthusiast in the 19th century.

Altitude

600 - 1000 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.