Polystachya stauroglossa

Also known as: The Cross or Polystachya graminoides Polystachya stauroglossa var. stauroglossa Polystachya stauroglossa var. alata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Uganda

General Information

The Cross is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Burundi, Cameroon and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.

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.