Ponthieva brenesii
Also known as: Brenes' Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Panama
General Information
Brenes' Ponthieva is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Panama. It is named after the Costa Rican Botanist in the 1900's.
Altitude
1200 - 1600 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Climate
hot-forest-orchids 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.
