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Orchidaceae
Species Orchid, Prosthechea
Prosthecheavespa
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Family
Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prosthechea
(pros-THEE-kee-ah)
Info
Synonym
Anacheilium vespa
Encyclia vespa
Epidendrum vespa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
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
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