Species Orchid, Ghost Orchid, White Frog Orchid, Palm Polly Dendrophylax

Dendrophylaxlindenii

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dendrophylax (den-dro-FY-laks)
Species
lindenii (lin-DEN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Aeranthes lindenii
Angraecum lindenii
Polyradicion lindenii
Polyrrhiza lindenii
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sumner, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Chicago, IL | June 2014 | positive

Greenhouse culture , takes 7-10 years to bloom. Needs high humidity.

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Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | February 2005 | neutral

Recently found growing in a small enviornmentally protected area in the middle of a subdivision in this zip code...completely protected i...Read More

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Key Largo, FL | August 2004 | positive

I purchased a ghost orchid root at an orchid show in Homestead, Florida. I have been growing it on a gumbo limbo tree in my yard in Key ...Read More

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| October 2003 | positive

I am researching the Ghost Orchid (polyradicion lindenii) for a class presentation. This particular orchid is endangered, and primarily f...Read More

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| December 2002 | positive

This is a very rare leafless orchid, that grows in the Florida everglades. VERY DIFFICULT TO GROW.

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