Habenaria rumphii

Also known as: Rumphi's Habenaria or Satyrium dahlianum Habenaria rumphii h.v. javanica Habenaria rumphii var. rumphii Habenaria rumphii var. meraukensis Habenaria dahliana Habenaria stauroglossa Habenaria holtzei in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Cambodia Malaysia Thailand

General Information

Rumphi's Habenaria is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand. It is named after the Dutch Botanist in the 19th century in Java.

Altitude

500 - 500 m

2500

Flower Size

1.7 - 1.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 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 Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

Climate

Grows at low 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.