Spiranthes tenuis

Also known as: The Delicate Spiranthes in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Cuba Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic Guatemala Guyana Haiti

General Information

The Delicate Spiranthes is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, and Haiti.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.