Habenaria guilleminii

Also known as: Guillemin's Habenaria or Habenaria subecalcarata Habenaria ouro-branquensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina Brazil Uruguay

General Information

Guillemin's Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. It is named after the French Orchid Collector in Brazil in the 19th century.

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 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 elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

Autumn
Spring

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.