Sarcoglottis ventricosa

Also known as: The Thick Bellied Sarcoglottis or Sarcoglottis rufescens Spiranthes rufescens in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Thick Bellied Sarcoglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.