| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: 4 to 6 inch, leathery leaves. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Dark rose pink with white to light pink lip. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
![Date: c. 1887
illustration [as Saccolabium hendersonianum] from 'The Orchid Alb](/pics/2022-03-20/scvirginia/03dbf4-250.jpg "Date: c. 1887
illustration [as Saccolabium hendersonianum] from 'The Orchid Alb")
