Odontochilus hasseltii

Also known as: Hasselt's Odontochilus in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

Hasselt's Odontochilus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. It is named after the Dutch Botanist in Indonesia in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves

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.