Pterichis habenarioides

Also known as: The Habenaria or Pterichis habenarioides var. costaricensis Pterichis habenarioides var. habenarioides Pterichis costaricensis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

The Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.