Hetaeria affinis

Also known as: The Similar Hetaeria or Rhamphidia rubens Cerochilus rubens Hetaeria rubens in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Bangladesh China Thailand

General Information

The Similar Hetaeria is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Bangladesh, China and Thailand.

Altitude

450 - 1050 m

2500

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

Climate

Grows at low to 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.