Restrepiella ophiocephala
Restrepiella ophiocephala
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
Moises Béhar,McCoy, Earl D Biological Services Program (U.S.) National Coastal Ecosystems Team (U.S.) United States. Bureau of Land Management University of South Florida. Dept. of Biology
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Restrepiella
- Species:
- Restrepiella ophiocephala
- USDA Symbol:
- REOP2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple, brown
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 humid, forested regions