General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 inches to 8 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Pale yellow to creamy white, bright yellow throat with purple markings.
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Division of pseudobulbs.
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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  • Orchid

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Date: 2009-04-21
Photo courtesy of: Claire H

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