Species Orchid, Grass-Like Kollensteinia

Koellensteiniagraminea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Koellensteinia (kee-len-STINE-ee-uh)
Species
graminea (gram-IN-ee-a)
Synonym
Aganisia graminea
Maxillaria graminea
Promenaea graminea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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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