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
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Brown
Green
Other: Sepals and petals are green with brown markings; white lip
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

Image
Common names
  • Orchid

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Date: c. 1912
photo from 'The Orchid Review', 1912

photo credit: Orchi

photo credit: Orchi
Photo by shadytrake
Photo by shadytrake

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