About
This elegant orchid, reaching 30-80cm, with attractive leathery foliage. It produces exotic blooms.
About the genus
Pterostylis are terrestrial orchids with tubers producing small rosettes of round to linear leaves. Solitary, hood-shaped green and brown flowers are borne on spikes from each rosette
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, houseplants
Care notes
CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes
PropagationDivision of pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs possible
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering