Platanthera edgeworthii
Also known as: Edgeworth's Platanthera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Nepal Pakistan
General Information
Edgeworth's Platanthera is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Nepal and Pakistan. It is named after the British Botanist and Civil Servant in India mid to late in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- 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.