Pterostylis banksii

Also known as: Banks' Pterostylis or Pterostylis speciosa Pterostylis subsimilis Pterostylis emarginata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Banks' Pterostylis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

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.