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Adaaurantiaca

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ada (AY-duh)
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Species
aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)
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Synonym
Ada aurantiaca
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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