Habenaria rautaneniana
Also known as: Rautanen's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Angola Ethiopia Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe
General Information
Rautanen's Habenaria is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the Finnish Missionary in Namimbia late in the 19th century early in the 1900's.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is most fragrant during the night. The fragrance can be described as unpleasant
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
- 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.
