Lady Orchid
Sacoila squamulosa
- Native to:
- Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Jamaica, Leeward Is., United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Sacoila
- Species:
- Sacoila squamulosa
- USDA Symbol:
- STSQ2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky or sandy open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds are dust-like and require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional methods are not applicable.