Habenaria ekmaniana

Also known as: Ekman's Habenaria or Habenaria recta in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Ekman's Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the Swedish Botanist early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.