Habenaria dregeana

Also known as: Drege's Habenaria or Habenaria dregeana var. calva Habenaria calva Habenaria friesii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Uganda Zaire - Angola

General Information

Drege's Habenaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Uganda and Angola. It is named after the German Plant Collector in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.