Platanthera kwangsiensis

Also known as: The Kwangsi Platanthera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Kwangsi Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the Chinese state of Guangxi.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• 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.