Habenaria regnellii

Also known as: Regnell's Habenaria or Habenaria poissoniana Habenaria flaccida in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Argentina

General Information

Regnell's Habenaria is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Argentina. It is named after the Swedish Physician and Orchid Collector in Brazil in the 19th century.

Altitude

850 - 900 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.