Species Orchid, Digby's Beaked Rhyncholaelia

Rhyncholaeliadigbyana

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhyncholaelia (rin-koh-LAY-lee-uh)
Synonym
Bletia digbyana
Brassavola digbyana
Cattleya digbyana
Laelia digbyana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By simple layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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Lafayette, LA (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

I would argue with the cultural information listed for this plant. I believe that a well-grown plant needs full (or near-full) sun to flo...Read More

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