Fairy Orchid
Nidema ottonis
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Nidema
- Species:
- Nidema ottonis
- USDA Symbol:
- NIOT
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to humid, tropical forests