Habenaria glaucifolia
Also known as: The Glaucous Leafed Habenaria or Habenaria alexandrae Habenaria gnomifera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Glaucous Leafed Habenaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
2000 - 4300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °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 lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
- 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.
