Pterostylis hispidula

Also known as: The Shaggy Pterostylis or Pterostylis nutans var. hispidula The Small Nodding Greenhood The Box Greenhood in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New South Wales - Australia Queensland - Australia

General Information

The Shaggy Pterostylis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.

Altitude
5 - 500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.4 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Summer
  • Winter

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.

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