Renanthera monachica
Renanthera monachica
- Native to:
- Philippines
Dalton Holland Baptista,K. Philip Wojtas,Orchi,Michael Gaylard (www.flickr.com) from Horsham, UK,Elena Gaillard (www.flickr.com) from New York, USA,Katja Schulz (www.flickr.com) from Washington, D. C., USA,Steve Fitzgerald,Steve Fitzgerald,Steve Fitzgerald,Steve Fitzgerald,Lars.Kurth,Orchi
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Renanthera
- Species:
- Renanthera monachica
- USDA Symbol:
- REMO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- 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 limestone-rich areas with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile flask culture for germination; not viable via conventional sowing methods.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI