Platanthera chiloglossa

Also known as: The Tongue in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Tibet - China

General Information

The Tongue is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.