Habenaria malleifera
Also known as: The Hammer or Habenaria furfuracea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: China
General Information
The Hammer is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to China.
Altitude
1500 - 1850 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 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 elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- 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.
