Platanthera exelliana

Also known as: Exell's Platanthera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Exell's Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the British Museum Curator in the 1900's.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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.