Young Palm Orchid
Tropidia polystachya
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galápagos, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Tropidia
- Species:
- Tropidia polystachya
- USDA Symbol:
- TRPO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
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:
- prefers forest floor conditions with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional seed propagation is not practical.