Pterostylis alveata
Also known as: The Cavity Pterostylis or Pterostylis crypta Diplodium alveatum The Coastal Greenhood in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Cavity Pterostylis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
20 - 1000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Winter
Substrate(s)
- Sand
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.
