Habenaria macrandra

Also known as: The Large Anther Habenaria or Habenaria macranda Habenaria stenorhynchus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Cameroon Ghana Guinea Liberia Malawi Nigeria Uganda

General Information

The Large Anther Habenaria is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Altitude
900 - 1500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
6 - 6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • 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.

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