Species Orchid, Groove Carrying Pleurothallis

Pleurothalliscanaligera

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pleurothallis (plur-oh-THAL-liss)
Synonym
Acronia canaligera
Pleurothallis scaphioglottis
Pleurothallis syringifolia
Zosterophyllanthos canaliger
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Brea, California

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Brea, CA (Zone 10b) | September 2011 | neutral

From Andy's Orchids - a very cute compact Pleuro with 4" to 6" stems each topped with a single 2" thick glossy cordate leaf; flowers appe...Read More

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