Peristylus elisabethae

Also known as: Elisabeth's Peristylus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Nepal

General Information

Elisabeth's Peristylus is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Nepal. It is named after the Babington-Smith - English orchid Enthusiast in India late in the 19th century early in the 1900's.

Altitude

3100 - 4100 m

2500

Temperature

0 - 8 °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 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.