Peristylus maingayi
Also known as: Maingay's Peristylus or Peristylus cynosorchioides Platanthera sumatrana Peristylus langbianensis Peristylus australis Peristylus nymanianus Habenaria nymaniana Peristylus candidus Habenaria sumatrana Habenaria geoffrayi Habenaria ovoidea Herminium annamense Herminium australe Habenaria langbianensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Cambodia Malaysia Thailand
General Information
Maingay's Peristylus is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand. It is named after the Surgeon and Orchid Enthusiast.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
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.