Pterostylis papuana

Also known as: The Papua Pterostylis or Pterostylis braemii Pterostylis novoguineensis Pterostylis papuana var. arfakensis Pterostylis papuana var. papuana Pterostylis papuana var. seramica Pterostylis arfakensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Papua Pterostylis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.