Habenaria rhodocheila

[pheli]

This species has several color forms, such as pink, orgage and yellow.
It is said that the white colored population has been found in the wild, but I have never seen it sold or at orchid shows here in Taiwan.

[tuvoc]

I like that one a lot! Great one, pheli.

Kim

[unhappykat]

Cute, looks like a bird, no head, but a bird.

[Dorothy]

I was searching around orchid websites and came across this on this species - Tropical Orchid Farm
For those looking to acquire this one, it can be purchased at Tropical Orchid Farm
( Find the PURCHASE icon below the article)

[EdinAZ]

Originally Posted by pheli

This species has several color forms, such as pink, orgage and yellow.
It is said that the white colored population has been found in the wild, but I have never seen it sold or at orchid shows here in Taiwan.

Is this one you have grown and bloomed? It's a beauty!

I enjoy Habenarias, but they struggle with me, not really thriving and seldom blooming.

Would you please share some culture information (anyone else is welcoma to chime in too) such as : potting media, temperature, humidity, any "special" factors, etc.

Thanks,

Ed

[Dorothy]

I can offer this to you Ed - IOSPE PHOTOS
as you wait for others to respond

[pheli]

Hi Ed
H. rhodocheila is a deciduous terrestrial species. The plant usually starts growing in late spring. Once when it grows actively, regular watering and fertilizing is must. In my growing area, I water it every other day to prevent the medium dry out. It takes about 3 months for the plant to mature and then apical spike produces. After flowering, the plant will still grow for a period of time and during this period, watering it regularly as usual till the plant withers and turns yellow. Then, the plant enters dormant period and waters should be prevented.
Moderate sunlight level is good for the plant to bloom. I grow it under 50% shade. Fertilize the plant when it grow actively and stops when it spiking. The temperature is about 75 to 90 °F. Growing medium should be good drainage like growing other terrestrial orchids.

[whiteorchid]

Originally Posted by pheli

This species has several color forms, such as pink, orgage and yellow.
It is said that the white colored population has been found in the wild, but I have never seen it sold or at orchid shows here in Taiwan.

hi there,
as far as I learned from an article in a
"society bulletin", there are several different species, looking "like" the rhodocheila.

Indeed, the "pink" form is correctly named
the H. erichmichelii,
the H. rhodocheila has the normal "orange" form and a "yellow" form.

unfortunately have never seen the "white" form

but there are some others from the socalled "rhodochila complex".
much more rare, than the above mentioned three.

please look at following link:
http://www.posociety.com/Pos%20Decem...006-colour.pdf

I just want to add, that there is some confusion about the naming of "erichmichelii".
what I wrote, is the correct name,
named after Mr. Erich Michel
(owner of Hoosier Orchids)
most times one find the name wrong spelled as "erichmichaelii"

I have a larger selection of those different species and cultivars,
my tubers are planted in material for growing Paphiopedilums.

Best wishes
whiteorchid

[EdinAZ]

Originally Posted by whiteorchid

hi there,
as far as I learned from an article in a
"society bulletin", there are several different species, looking "like" the rhodocheila.

Indeed, the "pink" form is correctly named
the H. erichmichelii,
the H. rhodocheila has the normal "orange" form and a "yellow" form.

unfortunately have never seen the "white" form :(

but there are some others from the socalled "rhodochila complex".
much more rare, than the above mentioned three.

please look at following link:
http://www.posociety.com/Pos%20Decem...006-colour.pdf

I just want to add, that there is some confusion about the naming of "erichmichelii".
what I wrote, is the correct name,
named after Mr. Erich Michel
(owner of Hoosier Orchids)
most times one find the name wrong spelled as "erichmichaelii"

I have a larger selection of those different species and cultivars,
my tubers are planted in material for growing Paphiopedilums.

Best wishes
whiteorchid

Thanks for the info. I have carnea, xnathochila,kakoeri and erichmichelii (spelled corretly, as you would expect, since I got it from Hoosier), and a hybrid called 'Tangerine'. The only one i caught a picture of when it bloomed was the 'Tangerine'.

Ed

[pheli]

Originally Posted by whiteorchid

hi there,
as far as I learned from an article in a
"society bulletin", there are several different species, looking "like" the rhodocheila.

Indeed, the "pink" form is correctly named
the H. erichmichelii,
the H. rhodocheila has the normal "orange" form and a "yellow" form.

Thanks for the information.