Habenaria macronectar

Also known as: The Largest Spur Habenaria or Habenaria sartoroides Habenaria dolichoceras Habenaria juergensii Habenaria helodes in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina Bahia - Brazil Paraguay

General Information

The Largest Spur Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

Altitude

1000 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

4 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °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 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.