Platanthera ussuriensis

Also known as: The Ussuri River Platanthera or Platanthera tipuloides var. ussuriensis Platanthera herbiola var. japonica Habenaria japonica var. micrantha In Japan - Tonbo-sou in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Ussuri River Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan. It is named after the River between Siberia and Manchuria.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 7.5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Treefern
• Spaghnum Moss
• Sand

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.