Pterostylis caulescens
Also known as: The Stem Forming Pterotstylis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Stem Forming Pterotstylis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the plants capacity to branch out underground to form an offshoot.
Altitude
2750 - 3660 m
0
2500
Flower Size
5 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
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.
