Spathoglottis petri

Also known as: Peter Veitch's Spathoglottis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

Peter Veitch's Spathoglottis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia. It is named after the English Nurseryman in in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Climate

Grows at low 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.