Habenaria distans

Also known as: The Far Apart Habenaria or Habenaria jamaicensis Habenaria amparoana Habenaria distans var. jamaicensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina Belize Brazil Cuba Dominican Republic Haiti Honduras Mexico Panama

General Information

The Far Apart Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. The name refers to the basal leaves being apart from the inflorescence.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.