Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Macodes (MAK-oh-deez) (Info)
Species: petola (PET-oh-luh) (Info)
Synonym:Anoectochilus petola
Synonym:Macodes argyroneura
Synonym:Macodes javanica
Synonym:Macodes robusta
Synonym:Spiranthes petola
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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Bronze-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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