Pterostylis mutica

Also known as: The Mutilated Pterostylis or Oligochaetochilus muticus Hymenochilus muticus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Mutilated Pterostylis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the missing caudae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

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.