Species Orchid, Harrison's Bifrenaria
Bifrenariaharrisoniae

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bifrenaria (by-fren-NAY-ree-uh)
Species: harrisoniae (har-ris-SON-ee-ay)

Synonym:Dendrobium harrisoniae

Synonym:Maxillaria harrisoniae

Synonym:Lycaste harrisoniae

Synonym:Stanhopea harrisoniae

Synonym:Maxillaria spathacea

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

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