Platanthera huronensis

Also known as: The Huron Platanthera or Platanthera hyperborea var. major Platanthera dilatata var. chlorantha Orchis hyperborea var. huronensis Platanthera convallariifolia var. dilatatoides Platanthera hyperborea var. huronensis Habenaria hyperborea var. huronensis Platanthera media Habenaria hyperborea var. media Habenaria dilatata var. media Habenaria dilatata f. chlorantha Habenaria media Limnorchis media in the US - The Green Bog Orchis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Huron Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Flower Size

0.8 - 1.3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °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 blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.