Habenaria amalfitana

Also known as: The Amalfi Habenaria or Habenaria dussii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Departamento del Caqueta - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Puerto Rico

General Information

The Amalfi Habenaria is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Colombia, Guyana and Puerto Rico. It is named after a town In Antioquia Colombia.

Altitude

1000 - 2400 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.