Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Thick, leathery 9 to 16 inch long leaves are green with a slight bluish-gray hue. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Brown Yellow Other: Golden yellow with brown spotted sepals and black eye spot. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Division of pseudobulbs |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |