Habenaria spathulifera

Also known as: The Spatula Carrying Habenaria or Rhinorchis mattogrossensis Habenaria pratensis var. parviflora Habenaria georgii Habenaria mattogrossensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Brazil French Guiana

General Information

The Spatula Carrying Habenaria is an orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil and French Guiana.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.