Habenaria obtusa

Also known as: The Blunt Habenaria or Platantheroides ornithoides Platantheroides liguliglossa Habenaria megaceras Habenaria lindenii Habenaria liguliglossa Habenella liguliglossa Habenella ornithoides Habenaria ornithoides in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

The Blunt Habenaria is a cold to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Colombia, Guyana, and Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

These orchids grow in cool climates, at low altitudes, in cool plains, forests or coastal scrub.

They are forgiving of humidity variances as long as temperatures are kept on the cool side. They can do well outdoors in the garden in cool and temperate areas, though it is important that they are protected from warm dry winds. They can enjoy morning sun especially in winter but will need protection from the hot sun in the afternoon and during summer. With some acclimatisation they may be able to receive more sun.

 

Grows at low to high elevations.