Habenaria tentaculigera

Also known as: The Tentacle or Habenaria ludens Kryptostoma tentaculigerum Kryptostoma ludens Habenaria antunesiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Malawi Rwanda Zaire - Angola Zimbabwe

General Information

The Tentacle is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude
1000 - 2250 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

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.

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