Platanthera mandarinorum

Also known as: The Mandarin Platanthera or Platanthera mandarinorum var. delavayi Platanthera mandarinorum ssp. winkleriana Platanthera mandarinorum f. elongatocalcarata Platanthera mandarinorum var. micrantha Platanthera mandarinorum var. elongatocalcarata Platanthera mandarinorum var. ophryodes Habenaria japonica var. montana Platanthera winkleriana Platanthera delavayi Platanthera minax in Japan Anbo-tonbo in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Mandarin Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan. The name refers to being found in China.

Altitude

800 - 800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 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 erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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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.