Habenaria caldensis

Also known as: The Caldas Habenaria or Habenaria paludosa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bahia - Brazil Guyana

General Information

The Caldas Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil and Guyana. It is named after the Poa do Caldas, a town in Minas Gerias.

Altitude
1200 - 2300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • 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.

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