Peristylus monticola

Also known as: The Mountain Loving Peristylus or Peristylus bilobus Peristylus nitidus Habenaria deistelii Habenaria nitida Habenaria bisaeta Habenaria biloba in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Mountain Loving Peristylus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malaysia.

Altitude
1000 - 1650 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • 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.

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