Habenaria elongata

Also known as: The Elongate Habenaria or Pecteilis mutica Pecteilis leptophylla Habenaria elongata var. leptophylla Habenaria elongata var. elongata Habenaria millari Habenaria mutica Habenaria leptophylla in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Elongate Habenaria is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Altitude

400 - 400 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Summer

Fragrant:

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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.