Prasophyllum alpestre

Also known as: The Alpine Prosophyllum or Highland Leek Orchid The Mauve Leek Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Tasmania - Australia Victoria - Australia

General Information

The Alpine Prosophyllum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Fragrant:

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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.