Species Orchid, Grass-Like Kollensteinia
Koellensteiniagraminea

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Koellensteinia (kee-len-STINE-ee-uh)
Species: graminea (gram-IN-ee-a)

Synonym:Aganisia graminea

Synonym:Maxillaria graminea

Synonym:Promenaea graminea

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

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