Habenaria anguiceps
Also known as: The Snake Head Habenaria or Habenaria readei in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Snake Head Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the perhaps refers to the dorsal sepal.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
Potting
Repotting is best done annually.
