Peristylus parishii
Also known as: Parish's Peristylus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: India Thailand
General Information
Parish's Peristylus is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to India and Thailand. It is named after the English Missionary and Plant Collector in the 19th century.
Altitude
610 - 1800 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.
