Species Orchid, Yellow Bee Orchid, Rossioglossum
Rossioglossumampliatum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rossioglossum (ross-ee-oh-GLOSS-um)
Species: ampliatum (am-pli-AY-tum)

Synonym:Chelyorchis ampliata

Synonym:Oncidium ampliatum

Synonym:Oncidium bernoullianum

Synonym:Oncidium gyrobulbon

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
Not Applicable

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)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds