Pterostylis nutans

Also known as: The Nodding Pterostylis or Pterostylis mathewsii Pterostylis nutans h.f. albus Pterostylis nutans h.f. alba The Nodding Greenhood The Parrot's Beak Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New Zealand

General Information

The Nodding Pterostylis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand.

Altitude
5 - 1000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °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 oblong shaped 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.

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