Peristylus calcaratus

Also known as: The Spurred Peristylus or Platanthera pricei Glossula calcarata Habenaria lilungshania in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Guangdong - China Hong Kong Hunan - China Thailand

General Information

The Spurred Peristylus is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Altitude
200 - 1300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.5 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

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.

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