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Orchid, Sophronitis

Sophronitiscoccinea var. xanthochila

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sophronitis (so-fro-NY-tiss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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

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Patent Information

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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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Monocromatico
(Zone 11) | May 2004 | neutral

This rare variety is cultivated for its unusual yellow labellum in the middle of the red petals, unlike the typical variety of S. coccine...Read More

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