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.
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.