blunt greenhood

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P. curta is a terrestrial orchid to 30cm tall with basal rosettes of oval dark-green leaves to 10cm long, 2-6 per plant. Single, nodding flowers in spring, up to 3.5cm tall, are green with a brown lip and appear on green spikes which can reach a maximum length of 30cm

Scientific classification

Species: blunt greenhood (Pterostylis curta)
Genus: Pterostylis
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of blunt greenhood

Distribution map

New Caledonia, Austr.

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of blunt greenhood

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blunt greenhood care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required, remove spent flower spikes as necessary

Propagation

Increase by separating and potting on new tubers during dormancy

Growing

Grow in terrestrial orchid compost in full light, with shade from hot sun and night temperatures between 8 and 10°C; water sparingly only once the growth point emerges, increase watering as leaves develop and use orchid fertiliser when in full growth. Reduce watering when leaves start to yellow and dormancy starts, dormancy lasts 2-3 months when temperatures should be kept at 20-25°C with occasional misting only. Repot during the dormant period.

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