Habenaria walleri

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

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Congo Guinea Kenya Malawi Sudan Uganda Zambia

General Information

Waller's Habenaria is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. It is named after the English Missionary in East Africa in the 19th century.

Altitude

1100 - 1170 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 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 fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Summer

Fragrant:

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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.