Habenaria hamata

Also known as: The Hook or Habenaria pseudostylites in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Amapa - Brazil Bahia - Brazil Para - Brazil

General Information

The Hook is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• 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.