Peristylus holttumii

Also known as: Holttum's Peristylus or Peristylus candidus var. major Habenaria sumatrana var. major in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

Holttum's Peristylus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Thailand. It is named after the English Botanist in SE Asia Late in the 1900's.

Altitude
300 - 300 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 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 lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Climate

Grows at low 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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