Platanthera obtusata
Also known as: The Blunt Leafed Platanthera or Platanthera obtusata f. collectanea Platanthera obtusata var. collectanea Platanthera obtusata ssp. obtusata Platanthera obtusata f. foliosa Habenaria obtusata var. collectanea Blunt Leafed Rein Orchis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Norway Sweden
General Information
The Blunt Leafed Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Norway and Sweden.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
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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.