Spiranthes ovalis

Also known as: The Oval Spiranthes or Spiranthes smallii Spiranthes montana Spiranthes cernua var. parviflora Ibidium ovale Spiranthes ovalis var. erostellata Spiranthes ovalis var. ovalis The Oval Ladies Tresses in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Canada Georgia

General Information

The Oval Spiranthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Canada and Georgia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.