Pterostylis setifera

Also known as: The Bristly Rustyhood or Oligochaetochilus setiferus Oligochaetochilus setifer in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New South Wales - Australia Queensland - Australia Victoria - Australia

General Information

The Bristly Rustyhood is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia.

Altitude

200 - 700 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2 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 erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Substrate(s)

Coarse

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.