Peristylus constrictus

Also known as: The Constricted Peristylus or Platanthera constricta Orchis leucantha Habenaria constricta Habenaria cylindrocalyx Herminium constrictum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bangladesh Cambodia China India Philippines Thailand

General Information

The Constricted Peristylus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Philippines, and Thailand.

Flower Size

1.5 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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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.