Ponthieva parvula

Also known as: The Small Flowered Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico

General Information

The Small Flowered Ponthieva is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Climate

Grows at low to 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.