Habenaria vaginata

Also known as: The Vaginate Habenaria or Habenaria microcorys in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Eritrea Ethiopia

General Information

The Vaginate Habenaria is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Eritrea and Ethiopia. The name refers to the acuminate sheath-like leaf.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.