Species Orchid, Antennae Carrying Restrepia

Restrepiaantennifera

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Restrepia (re-STREP-ee-a)
Species
antennifera (an-ten-NIF-er-a)
Synonym
Pleurothallis ospinae
Restrepia hemsleyana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan
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)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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