Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Encyclia (en-SIK-lee-uh) (Info)
Species: vespa
Category:
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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:
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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