Habenaria pungens

Also known as: The Stinging Habenaria or Habenaria pilgeri in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Stinging Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil. The name refers tothe lip apex held towards the sky.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.