Platanthera papuana

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

General Information

The Papuan Platanthera is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.