Orchid, Phragmipedium Eric Young
Phragmipedium

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phragmipedium (frag-muh-PEE-dee-um)
Additional cultivar information: (Phrag besseae X Phrag longifolium)
Hybridized by E Y O F 1991

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed