Species Orchid, Chapa Anoectochilus

Anoectochiluschapaensis

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anoectochilus (an-oh-ek-to-KY-lus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Orlando, Florida

San Antonio, Texas

Vashon, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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