Pterostylis monticola
Also known as: The Alpine Greenhood or The Large Mountain Greenhorn in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: New South Wales - Australia Victoria - Australia
General Information
The Alpine Greenhood is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.
Altitude
600 - 1200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4 - 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 numerous thick leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low to 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.
