Species Orchid, Acronia

Acroniaantonensis

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acronia (a-KRO-nee-a)
Species
antonensis (an-ton-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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