Habenaria leptoceras

Also known as: The Thin Appendage Habenaria or Habenaria armondiana Habenaria gnoma in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bahia - Brazil

General Information

The Thin Appendage Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil. The name refers to the spur.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.