Habenaria oerstedii

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

Native to: Nicaragua

General Information

Oersted's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Nicaragua. It is named after the Danish Botanist and Collector in Central America in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

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.