Florida Keys Ladies'-Tresses

Mesadenus lucayanus

Native to:
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Virgin Islands
Florida Keys Ladies'-Tresses

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Mesadenus
Species:
Mesadenus lucayanus
USDA Symbol:
MELU3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without specialized techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI