Rhizanthella slateri

Also known as: Slater's Rhizanthella or Eastern Underground Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Slater's Rhizanthella is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the Australian Orchid Enthusiast 20th cent..

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• 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.