Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Microchilus

Species:

Microchilus querceticola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi

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 shaded forest floors