Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Oberonia

Species:

Oberonia equitans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

epiphytic; often found on tree trunks