Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Crepidium

Species:

Crepidium calcareum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, well-drained, rocky soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to limestone-rich areas