Habenaria longicauda
Also known as: The Long or Habenaria longicauda ssp. ecalcarata Kusibabella longicauda var. ecalcarata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Brazil Guyana
General Information
The Long is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil and Guyana.
Altitude
50 - 1200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
5 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 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 leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Winter
Climate
Grows at low to 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.
