Thelymitra longifolia (Orchidaceae)

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Thelymitra longifolia
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The Thelymitra longifolia plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Thelymitra longifolia
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  J.R.&G.Forst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocks, banks and open ground from the maritime to the sub-alpine zones on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain and generally requires greenhouse protection[1]. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid[230]. A very ornamental plant[1].

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