Species Orchid, Yellow Bee Orchid, Rossioglossum

Rossioglossumampliatum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rossioglossum (ross-ee-oh-GLOSS-um)
Species
ampliatum (am-pli-AY-tum)
Synonym
Chelyorchis ampliata
Oncidium ampliatum
Oncidium bernoullianum
Oncidium gyrobulbon
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
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

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

Brooksville, Florida

Rockville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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