Ponthieva ephippium

Also known as: The Saddle in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Guatemala Mexico

General Information

The Saddle is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Guatemala and Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

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.