Species Orchid, Falcate Leafed Phymatidium
Phymatidiumfalcifolium

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phymatidium (fy-ma-TID-ee-um)
Species: falcifolium (fal-sif-OH-lee-um)

Synonym:Phymatidium lopesii

Synonym:Phymatidium tillandsioides

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

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