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Prosthecheavespa

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Prosthechea vespa by Monocromatico

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Prosthechea (pros-THEE-kee-ah)

Info

Synonym

Anacheilium vespa

Encyclia vespa

Epidendrum vespa

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Maroon/Burgundy

Brown/Bronze

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Herbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

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

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Regional

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