Habenaria kilimanjari

Also known as: The Mt. Kilamanjaro Habenaria or Bilabrella lutaria Bilabrella martialis Habenaria lutaria Habenaria martialis Habenaria uhligii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Kenya Malawi Zaire - Angola

General Information

The Mt. Kilamanjaro Habenaria is a cold to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Kenya, Malawi and Angola.

Flower Size

1.8 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

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.