Pogonia minor

Also known as: The Lesser Pogonia or Pogonia minor f. pallescens Pogonia japonica var. minor Pogonia minor var. pallescens In Japan Yama-toki-so

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Lesser Pogonia is a cold growing orchid native to Japan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.