Habenaria polytricha

Also known as: The Many Haired Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Many Haired Habenaria is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Climate

Grows at low to 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.