Sauroglossum nitidum

Also known as: The Shimmering Sauroglossum in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Shimmering Sauroglossum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.