Orchid, Phragmipedium 'Birchwood'
Phragmipediumpearcei

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phragmipedium (frag-muh-PEE-dee-um)
Species: pearcei (PEERS-ee-eye)

Synonym:Cypripedium pearcei

Synonym:Paphiopedilum ecuadorense

Synonym:Paphiopedilum pearcei

Synonym:Phragmipedium ecuadorense

Synonym:Selenipedium pearcei

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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