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Arachnis flos-aeris

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Arachnis (a-RAK-nis) (Info)
Species: flos-aeris (flos EE-riss) (Info)

Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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