Habenaria medusa ‘Owen’

[PeteM]

Picked up in April 2023 with only the tiniest green nub peeking out of the soil. It grew into a monster and I’m looking forward to it going dormant so I can harvest the corms. They look like hot dog potatoes about the size of your hand. Very excited to see this one bloom, it has been on the list for some time.


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[monocotman]

It’s a stunning plant!

 

[Djthomp28]

Well done!

This is my favorite habenaria. The tubers can get pretty sizeable. Get ready for a larger pot.

 

[PeteM]

Well done!

This is my favorite habenaria. The tubers can get pretty sizeable. Get ready for a larger pot.

Do you ever have issues with mites on your Habenaria? I have 3 different plants and each summer without fail they get these patches that look like black rot on portions of the leaves.. a few treatments and they return to normal growth. Each summer I think I can get away without having to treat.. has not been the case yet

 

[NYEric]

Nice. I'm thinking of getting into Habs again. I'm going to keep up more watering also.

 

[Heather]

I’m hoping to try these next year. Can anyone recommend a vendor?

 

[big923cattleya]

Up here in SE Michigan, we go to Windswept In Time Orchids based in Ohio.

Several of his plants make it to our shows and judging tables. They get several awards themselves as do their customers.

 

[PeteM]

I’m hoping to try these next year. Can anyone recommend a vendor?

https://needmore-orchids.myshopify.com/
This is where I got mine, Sarah is a member of our local societies and a judge. She also is very helpful if you need tips on culture.. she has a very good presentation/ talk on these.

 

[tnyr5]

Yes, just go to Sarah aka Lady Habenaria.

 

[Djthomp28]

H&R is selling them at the moment.

Mine came from Windswept in Time. Great vendor!

 

[PeteM]

H&R is selling them at the moment.

Mine came from Windswept in Time. Great vendor!

Aaaaah.. the list doth tempt me..

 

[Djthomp28]

Aaaaah.. the list doth tempt me..

I am here to help

 

[GuRu]

Everything's great...flowers, plant, culture and photos. Well done, Pete.