Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Peristylus

Species:

Peristylus holochila

USDA Symbol:

PLHO4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian wet forests

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; extremely difficult to propagate from seed without specialized laboratory conditions.