Species Orchid, Charming Mediocalcar
Mediocalcardecoratum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mediocalcar (mee-dee-oh-KAL-kar)
Species: decoratum (dek-kor-RAY-tum)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full 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
Orange

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