Habenaria sprucei

Also known as: Spruce's Habenaria or Rhinorchis leaoana Habenaria leaoana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Brazil French Guiana Guyana

General Information

Spruce's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana. It is named after the English Botanist and Orchid Collector in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.