Platanthera brevifolia

Also known as: The Short Leaved Platanthera or Platanthera brevifolia f. alba Platanthera sparsiflora var. brevifolia Limnorchis brevifolia f. alba Habenaria sparsiflora var. brevifolia in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

The Short Leaved Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.