Habenaria anaphysema
Native to: Angola Burundi Malawi Rwanda Zimbabwe
General Information
Habenaria anaphysema is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- IsFragrant
Climate
These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.
Grows at low to 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.
