Thelymitra matthewsii

Also known as: Matthew's Thelymitra or Thelymitra daltonii The Spiral Sun Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: New Zealand

General Information

Matthew's Thelymitra is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to New Zealand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

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.