Platanthera limosa

Also known as: The Muddy Growing Platanthera or Thurber's Bog Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Guatemala Mexico

General Information

The Muddy Growing Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Guatemala and Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance 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.