Peristeria elata | Holy Ghost Flower, Dove Flower. Originated in … Panama | Various
Peristeria elata belongs to the plant family ORCHIDACE and Genus Peristeria This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Peristeria elata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Peristeria elata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Peristeria elata Holy Ghost flower,Dove flower is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers of Peristeria elata have a strong perfume scented fragrance.
Flowers of the plant Peristeria elata have a smell of very fragrant and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Perfume | Strong
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.