Platycoryne pervillei

Also known as: Perville's Platycoryne or Platycoryne tenuicaulis Habenaria tenuicaulis Habenaria flammea Habenaria depauperata Habenaria buchwaldiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Kenya Madagascar Malawi Mozambique Zambia

General Information

Perville's Platycoryne is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. It is named after the French Original Collector of Type Species Madagascar in the 19th century.

Altitude
1 - 1050 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

Climate

Grows at low to 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.

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