Species Orchid, Red-Orange Ada
Adaaurantiaca

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ada (AY-duh)
Species: aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)

Synonym:Ada aurantiaca

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

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

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds