Platanthera cristata

Also known as: The Combed Platanthera or Platanthera cristata f. straminea Blephariglottis cristata f. straminea The Yellow Crested Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Georgia

General Information

The Combed Platanthera is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Georgia.

Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Spring

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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