Habenaria laurentii

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

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Congo Guinea Kenya Malawi Mali Senegal Zimbabwe

General Information

Laurent's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Senegal, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the Belgian Orchid Collector in Belgian Congo [Zaire.

Altitude

1000 - 1600 m

2500

Flower Size

5 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.