Spiranthes bicolor

Cyclopogon bicolor

Spiranthes bicolor

Alfred Cogniaux (1841 - 1916)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Cyclopogon
Species:
Cyclopogon bicolor

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may

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 forest floor conditions with organic matter