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)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | December 2008 | positive

Likes to grow in a cooler environment, also known as "Portulaca Orchid" or "Candy Corn Orchid", creeping type, the photo shown is an 8 or...Read More

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