Platanthera bakeriana

Also known as: Baker's Platanthera or Platanthera silaensis Platanthera longiglandula Platanthera lancilabris Platanthera chiloglossa Habenaria chiloglossa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Nepal

General Information

Baker's Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Nepal. It is named after the Kew Curator in later in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.