Sarcoglottis woodsonii

Also known as: Woodson's Sarcoglottis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Panama

General Information

Woodson's Sarcoglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Panama. It is named after the American Botanist and original Collector of species in the 1900's.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

Grows at 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.