Platanthera arcuata
Also known as: The Arching Platanthera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Arching Platanthera is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the spur.
Altitude
2200 - 3100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
