Habenaria paivaeana
Also known as: The Paiva Habenaria or Habenaria chloroceras in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Argentina
General Information
The Paiva Habenaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina. It is named after a town in Minas Gerais.
Flower Size
1.2 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
