Ponerorchis graminifolia

Also known as: The Grass or Orchis graminifolia var. suzukiana Orchis kurokamiana Orchis graminifolia var. kurokamiana Ponerorchis graminifolia var. graminifolia Ponerorchis graminifolia var. nigropunctata Phaniasia pulchella Ponerorchis x suzukiana Ponerorchis kurokamiana Ponerorchis graminifolia var. kurokamiana Ponerorchis graminifolia var. suzukiana Amitostigma kurokamianum Ponerorchis suzukiana Orchis rupestris Gymnadenia rupestris in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Grass is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves that grow to 5-10cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Treefern
• Spaghnum Moss
• Sand

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 58mm to 254mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 81%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from -1C to 32C, highest in August (23C to 32C) and lowest in January (-1C to 8C).

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.