Habenaria mechowii

Also known as: Mechow's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Zaire - Angola Zambia

General Information

Mechow's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi, Angola and Zambia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.