General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leathery, elliptic to 6 inches in length; usually 4 to 10 leaves per stem.
Fruit: Other: Green, drooping capsule.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Fragrance detected at night.
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Lady of the Night Orchid
  • Orchid
  • Night-Scented Orchid

Photo Gallery
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-09-04
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-07-31
Close up of bloom
Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-05-17
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-03-25
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-04-06
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-04-13
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-18
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-18
Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-07-01
Full of dust-like seeds.
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-07-01
Minute, dust-like seeds
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