Peristeria cerina
Also known as: The Wax Colored Peristeria or Peristeria guttata var. violacea Lycomormium cerinum Peristeria violacea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Wax Colored Peristeria is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Grows to 58cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 4-45cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 5-12cm
Flowers
Numerous long lasting, fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Treefern
- Perlite
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Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 262mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 70% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 32C, highest in March (23C to 32C) and lowest in January (23C to 29C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
Fertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots Repotting is best done annually.
