South American Bonnet Orchid
Anathallis obovata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
Dalton Holland Baptista
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Anathallis
- Species:
- Anathallis obovata
- USDA Symbol:
- PLOB4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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, forested environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Laboratory propagation uses asymbiotic culture on sterile media.