Platanthera clavelata

[fredg]

Here's one for you Brian.
It's a native of Florida.

Platanthera clavelata in bud.



This is the second year I've grown it.
It seems to be quite happy with the pot sitting in a tray along with cps.
Compost the usual well drained / water retentive mix. ( peat / perlite 2 : 1 )
It's also pretty well shaded, I have it under a bench.

Single flower



It's quite small and not showy but....... I like it ;D

Approximately life size.



Just to help your eyes.



I hope you enjoy

[Brian Barnes]

Excellent orchid, Fred.
The species is quite rare here in Florida, only existing in one of our northern-most counties. There's also a wonderful pale yellow form...
Thanks for sharing!
Brian.

[fredg]

I must be doing something right with this plant.

For 2009 it's sending up three shoots.

Compost is 2:1 peat/perlite with a top dressing of live sphagnum.

Watering is mainly from the top at this time of year and not allowing to dry out.

Later ( summer) it will sit in water along with the cps

[Brian Barnes]

Hey Fred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

Excellent as usual. Thanks for the the cultivative info as well...
I can imagine that you have many pots of beautiful orchids springing to life now! How's your Drosera regia?

All the best,

Brian.