Xylobium palmifolium
Xylobium palmifolium
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica
Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) del., Swan sc.,M. Hart del., J. Watts sc.,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Xylobium
- Species:
- Xylobium palmifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- XYPA7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest floors