Habenaria plantaginea

Also known as: The Platago or Habenaria plantaginea var. nepalensis Habenaria plantaginea var. plantaginea Habenaria nepalensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bangladesh India

General Information

The Platago is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bangladesh and India. The name refers to it's similarity to the European Plantain which has similar leaves.

Altitude
1000 - 2500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1.6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °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 elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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