Species Orchid, Peters' Eulophia
Eulophiapetersii

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eulophia (yoo-LOH-fee-uh)
Species: petersii (pee-TERS-ee-eye)

Synonym:Epidendrum schimperi

Synonym:Eulophia baginsensis

Synonym:Eulophia caffra

Synonym:Eulophia circinnata

Synonym:Eulophia coleae

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed