Ponthieva gimana

Also known as: The Gima Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Gima Ponthieva is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. It is named after the An area of central Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.