Palau Hyacinth-Orchid
Dipodium freycinetioides
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Dipodium
- Species:
- Dipodium freycinetioides
- USDA Symbol:
- DIFR8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest understory conditions