Ponthieva andicola

Also known as: The Andean Ponthieva or Ponthieva grandiflora in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Andean Ponthieva is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

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.