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

Synonym:Restrepia hemsleyana

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
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