Schizochilus zeyheri

Also known as: Zeyher's Schizochilus or Schizochilus caffrus Schizochilus clavatus Schizochilus bolusii Schizochilus sandersonii Schizochilus strictus Schizochilus rudatisii Schizochilus woodii Schizochilus rehmannii Schizochilus grandiflorus Schizochilus grandiflorus var. crenulatus Schizochilus huttonae Schizochilus trilobus Schizochilus grandiflorus h.v. crenulata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Zeyher's Schizochilus is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the German Botanical collector in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.