Habenaria trachypetala
Also known as: The Rough Petaled Habenaria or Trachypetalum kraenzlinianum Habenaria rhombocorys in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Malawi Zimbabwe
General Information
The Rough Petaled Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Altitude
1800 - 2400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.75 - 3.75 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 Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- 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.
