Platanthera angustata

Also known as: The Thin Plantanthera or Platanthera amesiana Habenaria zosterostyloides Platanthera angustata var. singgalangensis Platanthera singgalangensis Platanthera angustata var. angustata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Thin Plantanthera is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.

Altitude

1500 - 2800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

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.