Thelymitra cyanea

Also known as: The Veined Sun Orchid or Thelymitra venosa var. cedricsmithii Thelymitra uniflora Thelymitra venosa var. cyanea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Veined Sun Orchid is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Spaghnum Moss

Climate

Grows at low to 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.