Spiranthes torta

Also known as: The Twisted Spiranthes or Ophrys quinquelobata Spiranthes apiculata Triorchis spiralis Spiranthes quinquelobata Spiranthes quadridentata Spiranthes amesiana Spiranthes swartzii Ibidium tortile Ibidium xyridifolium Spiranthes tortilis Ibidium quinquelobatum Ibidium tortilis Gyrostachys apiculata Ophrys peruviana Neottia quadridentata Neottia tortilis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Bahamas Belize Cuba Departamento de Copan - Honduras Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico

General Information

The Twisted Spiranthes is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Fragrant:

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Climate

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.