Prasophyllum elatum
Also known as: The Elegant Prasophyllum or Prasophyllum elatum ssp. elatum Prasophyllum elatum h.f. obscurum Prasophyllum elatum h.f. viridis Tall Leek Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Elegant Prasophyllum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
300 - 300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Sand
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low 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.
