Ponthieva formosa
Also known as: The Beautiful Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Mexico
General Information
The Beautiful Ponthieva is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico.
Altitude
1600 - 2500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.1 - 1.1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 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 erect elliptic, lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
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.
