Habenaria davidii

Also known as: David's Habenaria or Habenaria pectinata var. davidii Habenaria leucopecten Habenaria chloropecten in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

David's Habenaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the French Missionary and scientist in the 19th century.

Altitude

1000 - 3200 m

2500

Flower Size

2.8 - 2.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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.