Pelexia pterygantha

Also known as: The Feather or Pachygenium dolichorhizum Stenorrhynchos pteryganthum Pachygenium pteryganthum Pelexia dolichorhiza in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Feather is an orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

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.