Bonatea cassidea

Also known as: The Helmut or Bonatea darwinii Bonatea saundersiae Habenaria saundersiae in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Zimbabwe

General Information

The Helmut is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.