Habenaria clareae

Also known as: Clare's Habenaria or Habenaria elliotii in Madagascar - Sinananga in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar Malawi

General Information

Clare's Habenaria is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar and Malawi.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.