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Species Orchid, Carter's Orchid, Basiphyllaea

Basiphyllaeacorallicola

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Synonym
Basiphyllaea angustifolia
Carteria corallicola
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | positive

Distribution: Native to South Florida and the West Indies.

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