Habenaria roraimensis

Also known as: The Roraima Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Guyana

General Information

The Roraima Habenaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Guyana. It is named after a mountain in Venezuela and Guyana.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

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.