Habenaria henscheniana

Also known as: Henschen's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

Henschen's Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil. It is named after the Swedish Orchid Collector in Brazil later in the 19th century.

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.