Habenaria culicina

Also known as: The Mosquito or Habenaria mitomorpha Habenaria rudolfi-schlechteri in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Mosquito is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.