Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum) (Info)
Clonal name: Butterball
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Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 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:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Orange
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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