Phragmipedium cardinale 'Sedenii x Schlimii'


Botanical Information

FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusPhragmipedium
Speciescardinale
Cultivar'Sedenii x Schlimii'
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)20- 60
Temperature (°F)(-4) - 16
Height0.2 to 0.9
Spread0.2 to 0.6
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThe stock is long and strap-like, bearing three or more flowers. The delicate flower grows tall and is comprised of four colourful and veiny petals.
LandscapeHigh humidity and moist soil is the desired growing conditions. In the wild these flowers can be found on covered mountain side stream banks.
PestsFree from major troubles. General bugs can become a slight nuisance which can be easily removed with alcohol dipped swabs.
HabitatShady mountain slopes nestled by the stream banks. High humidity, moist soil and good air circulation is crucial.
Flower DescriptionDelicate four petal flower. Oval-like shaped and veiny petals bloom from the top of the tall stem.
Colour DescriptionPetal flower colours ranging of pink, red, orange and yellow.

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