Habenaria vollesenii

Also known as: Vollesen's Habenaria in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Ethiopia

General Information

Vollesen's Habenaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Ethiopia. It is named after the Danish Botanist and original co-collector Currrent.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.