Habenaria egregia

Also known as: The Outstanding Habenaria or Kryptostoma egregium in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Cameroon Kenya

General Information

The Outstanding Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cameroon and Kenya.

Altitude

1500 - 1600 m

2500

Flower Size

7 - 7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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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.