Tetramicra parviflora

Also known as: The Small Flowered Tetramicra or Tetramicra urbaniana Bletia schoenina Tetramicra schoenina in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Jamaica

General Information

The Small Flowered Tetramicra is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Jamaica.

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick rigid, 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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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.