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.
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.