Elongate Agrostophyllum

Agrostophyllum elongatum

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Guam, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Agrostophyllum
Species:
Agrostophyllum elongatum
USDA Symbol:
AGEL9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers humid, tropical forest conditions