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Bifrenariaharrisoniae

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Bifrenaria harrisoniae by DaylilySLP
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bifrenaria (by-fren-NAY-ree-uh)
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Species
harrisoniae (har-ris-SON-ee-ay)
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Synonym
Dendrobium harrisoniae
Maxillaria harrisoniae
Lycaste harrisoniae
Stanhopea harrisoniae
Maxillaria spathacea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
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