Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae

Also known as: The New Zealand Orthoceras or Orthoceras rubrum Orthoceras strictum f. viride Orthoceras solandri Orthoceras caput-serpentis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New Zealand

General Information

The New Zealand Orthoceras is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.