Species Orchid, Clown Orchid, Large Rossioglossum

Rossioglossumgrande

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rossioglossum (ross-ee-oh-GLOSS-um)
Species
grande (GRAN-dee)
Synonym
Odontoglossum grande
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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| May 2004 | positive

Glasshouse grown, following normal growing instructions for
the genus.
No special attention required, the plant shown is on...Read More

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