Species Orchid, Ground Rooting Gomesa

Gomesaradicans

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Species
radicans (RAD-ee-kans)
Synonym
Ornithophora quadricolor
Ornithophora radicans
Sigmatostalix radicans
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii

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