Pterostylis foliata
Also known as: The Leafy Pterostylis or Pterostylis vereenae The Slender Greenhood in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: New Zealand
General Information
The Leafy Pterostylis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand.
Altitude
10 - 600 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.5 - 3.5 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 a single erect leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
Substrate(s)
- Sand
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.
