Habenaria schimperiana

Also known as: Schimper's Habenaria or Bilabrella peltastes Bilabrella involuta Habenaria involuta Habenaria anomala Habenaria peltastes in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Kenya Malawi South Africa Sudan Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

Schimper's Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sudan, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the German Plant Collector East Africa in the 19th century.

Altitude

1000 - 2800 m

2500

Flower Size

2.1 - 2.1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

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.