Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Dendrophylax

Species:

Dendrophylax lindenii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained, organic-rich

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Epiphytic; grows on tree bark in humid environments