Peristylus prainii
Also known as: Prain's Peristylus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Thailand
General Information
Prain'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 India in the 19th century.
Altitude
150 - 1000 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 erect lance shaped, oblong 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.
