Pterostylis micromega

Also known as: In New Zealand The Swamp Greenhood or Pterostylis furcata var. micromega Pterostylis polyphylla in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

In New Zealand The Swamp Greenhood is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.