Habenaria ciliolaris
Also known as: The Eye or Habenaria kweitschuensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Hong Kong Thailand
General Information
The Eye is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Hong Kong and Thailand. The name refers to the upswung petals.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
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.