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Phragmipedium besseae (Mrs. Besse's Phragmipedium, Orchid)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001674



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Orchidales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Phragmipedium
Species: Phragmipedium besseae
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Poisonous
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Winter
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Elliptic
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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