Ponthieva petiolata
Also known as: The Petiolate Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
General Information
The Petiolate Ponthieva is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.
Altitude
400 - 800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °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 lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
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.
