Spiranthes longilabris

Also known as: The Long or Spiranthes brevifolia Gyrostachys brevifolia Ibidium longilabre The Long-Lipped Ladies Tresses in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

The Long is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.