Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade 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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Bright green, bullate (quilted) above, white hairy, pubescence on reverse. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Reddish-orange with spotted lip |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |