Habenaria galpinii
Also known as: Galpin's Habenaria or Bilabrella incurva Habenaria incurva in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Zimbabwe
General Information
Galpin's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe. It is named after the South African banker and Botanist in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- IsFragrant
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.
