Polystachya rivae
Also known as: Riva's Polystachya in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Eritrea Ethiopia Sudan
General Information
Riva's Polystachya is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan. It is named after the Italian Original Collector of species Late in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer, Winter and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
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Climate
These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.
When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.
Grows at high elevations.