Species Orchid, Mrs. Besse's Phragmipedium

Phragmipediumbesseae

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phragmipedium (frag-muh-PEE-dee-um)
Species
besseae (BES-say)
Synonym
Paphiopedilum besseae
Phragmipedium besseae var. besseae
Phragmipedium besseae var. flavum
Phragmipedium besseae f. flavum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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