Spiranthes vernalis

Also known as: The Spring or Spiranthes graminea var. praecox Triorchis xyridifolia Spiranthes ensifolia Triorchis linearis Spiranthes reverchonii Triorchis xyridifolius Ibidium vernale Gyrostachys linearis Gyrostachys reverchonii Gyrostachys praecox Gyrostachys ensifolia Gyrostachys xyridifolia The Spring Ladies Tresses Orchid in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

The Spring is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped terete 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

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.