Habenaria petalodes

Also known as: The Petal in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

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

General Information

The Petal is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina, Colombia, Panama, and Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• 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.