Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cranichis

Species:

Cranichis ricartii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Native to humid, forested areas