Habenaria schwackei

Also known as: Schwacke's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia French Guiana Guyana

General Information

Schwacke's Habenaria is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Colombia, French Guiana and Guyana. It is named after the German Mining Engineer and Orchid Enthusiast in the 19th century.

Flower Size

3.5 - 3.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.