Species Orchid, Racemose Bifrenaria
Bifrenariaracemosa

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bifrenaria (by-fren-NAY-ree-uh)
Species: racemosa (ray-see-MO-suh)

Synonym:Adipe fulva

Synonym:Adipe melanopoda

Synonym:Adipe racemosa

Synonym:Bifrenaria melanopoda

Synonym:Maxillaria racemosa

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure

Foliage

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
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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