Platanthera fuscescens

Also known as: The Brownish Platanthera or Platanthera fuscescens var. orientalis Tulotis shensiana Tulotis souliei Perularia souliei Platanthera herbiola Tulotis asiatica Perularia shensiana Platanthera souliei Platanthera shensiana Platanthera pugionifera Habenaria pugionifera Habenaria shensiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: China Mongolia

General Information

The Brownish Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China and Mongolia.

Altitude

400 - 4300 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

Climate

Grows at low to 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.