Habenaria dusenii

Also known as: Dusen's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Brazil French Guiana

General Information

Dusen's Habenaria is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil and French Guiana. It is named after the Swedish Engineer and Plant Collector in Brazil early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.