Pogonia japonica

Also known as: The Japanese Pogonia or Pogonia ophioglossoides var. japonica Pogonia similis Pogonia parvula Pogonia kungii Pogonia japonica f. lineariperiantha Japanese Crested Ibis Weed Japan - Tokisou

Native to: China Japan

General Information

The Japanese Pogonia is a cold to cool growing orchid native to China and Japan. It is named after the Toki is from the name of the bird, the colour of flower looks like Toki-bird..

Flower Size

4 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.