Species Orchid, Golden Yellow Flowered Brasiliorchis

Brasiliorchischrysantha

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Species
chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh)
Synonym
Bolbidium chrysanthum
Maxillaria chrysantha
Maxillaria serotina
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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(Zone 11) | July 2004 | neutral

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