Longhorn Bog Orchid
Habenaria quinqueseta
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Suriname, United States
iNaturalist: © patsyr (iNaturalist #54898890)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Habenaria
- Species:
- Habenaria quinqueseta
- USDA Symbol:
- HAQU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- moths
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Found in fire-maintained pine flatwoods and wet prairies; tolerates periodic fire and may benefit from reduced competition post-burn.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats like pine rocklands