Holothrix villosa 0
Author: John Lindley (1799-1865)Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Orchidoideae Tribe: Orchideae Subtribe: Orchidinae
Genus: Holothrix
English name: Shaggy holothrix
Zone: South Africa
References
- FSA contributions 6: Orchidaceae: Holothrix, Immelman, KL. Bothalia 1996 Vol. 26(2) pag. 125-140. Address
References for the genus
- FSA contributions 6: Orchidaceae: Holothrix, Immelman, KL. Bothalia 1996 Vol. 26(2) pag. 125-140. Address
General specifications
Biological type: orchid
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: dark green
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: dark green
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Humic Bulb Substrate between 50-59°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
06-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
19-10-18B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
26-02-19 Send a batch to nursery Issa.
30-07-19 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light
20-07-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)