Platanthera sachalinensis
Also known as: The Sakhalin Island Platanthera or in Japan oh-yama-sagi-sou in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Japan
General Information
The Sakhalin Island Platanthera is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan. It is named after the large mountain herron weed.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
