Spiranthes ochroleuca
Also known as: The Ochre or Spiranthes ochroleuca f. foliobracteata Triorchis cernuus var. ochroleucus Triorchis ochroleucus Spiranthes steigeri Ibidium ochroleucum Ibidium cernuum var. ochroleucum The Yellow Ladies Tresses in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Arkansas - United States Canada Kentucky - United States Michigan - United States New Jersey - United States Pennsylvania - United States
General Information
The Ochre is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to United States and Canada.
Plant Description
Grows to 50cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 50cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Spaghnum Moss
- Perlite
- Sand
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 104mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 77%, highest in January and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from -7C to 28C, highest in July (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (-7C to 2C).
Fertiliser
Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.
Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.Potting
Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.
