Species Orchid, Oersted's Lockhartia
Lockhartiaoerstedii

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lockhartia (lok-HART-ee-uh)
Species: oerstedii (or-STED-ee-eye)

Synonym:Fernandezia robusta

Synonym:Lockhartia lamellosa

Synonym:Lockhartia mirabilis

Synonym:Lockhartia robusta

Synonym:Lockhartia verrucosa

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

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