Pterostylis ophioglossa

Also known as: The Snake Tongued Pterostylis or Diplodium ophioglossum The Snake Tongue Greenhood in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New South Wales - Australia Queensland - Australia

General Information

The Snake Tongued Pterostylis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

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.