Ponerorchis taiwanensis

Also known as: The Taiwan Ponerorchis or Ponerorchis taitungensis Ponerorchis taitungensis var. alboflorens Orchis taitungensis var. alboflorens Orchis taitungensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Taiwan Ponerorchis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.