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Barkeriamelanocaulon

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Barkeria melanocaulon by Todd_Boland
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Barkeria (bar-KER-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Barkeria halbingeri
Epidendrum melanocaulon
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
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)
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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