Platanthera lacera

Also known as: The Torn Platanthera or Blephariglottis lacera f. elongata Habenaria lacera var. elongata The Green Fringed Orchis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Georgia

General Information

The Torn Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Georgia.

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.