Ponthieva triloba

Also known as: The Three Lobed Lip Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

The Three Lobed Lip Ponthieva is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic 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.