Ponthieva ventricosa
Also known as: The Thick Bellied Ponthieva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Cuba Dominican Republic
General Information
The Thick Bellied Ponthieva is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Cuba and Dominican Republic.
Altitude
700 - 800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.25 - 1.25 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 elliptic oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter
Blooming Season
- 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.
