Habenaria rhodocheila is a terrestrial species with many orange to red color forms. This one is a neon coral. The flowers are spurred. It spends much of the year in the greenhouse as a dormant corm stored under a bench. The plant puts out new growth in November. I begin water and fertilizer and continue until after bloom when the leaves start to yellow. Then I cease fertilizer and gradually slow water 'til it's asleep again.
Unfortunately the DG title automatically capitalizes the species name which is incorrect nomenclature.
Habenaria rhodocheila
Wow! That's a new one for me. Going to do some reseach...
Did you have any idea about the orchids I posted a few days ago? They were just the first two.
Daisy
I did answer on that thread.
Hi Maypop!
That orchid is stunning. And you know just how much neglect to give it ;-)
I love the Habenarias and a lot of the other terrestrials, but without a greenhouse, I've not tried them. But I sure do admire them! Thanks for posting your shots!
Thanks! I have posted photos infrequently lately. Almost always using a small tablet these days and haven't mastered good closeups even with add on lenses. The view counter hasn't worked since the new format was implemented so I can't tell if anyone is interested in orchid photos. Are you still growing? There are hardy terrestrials. With a little protection you could probably grow Calanthe, Tipularia (Cranefly) and Spiranthes (ladies' tresses). I have all of those outdoors.
Wow, gorgeous flower- the right amount of 'neglect,' indeed!
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