Tropicals > Phragmipedium > Phragmipedium Cardinale > Phragmipedium cardinale 'Sedenii x Schlimii'

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Phragmipedium

Species

Cardinale

Cultivar

'Sedenii x Schlimii'

Category

Tropicals

USDA Hardiness Zone

9 - 12

Canadian Hardiness Zone

Requires cool season protection under glass.

RHS Hardiness Zone

H1b - H4

Temperature (°C)

20- 60

Temperature (°F)

(-4) - 16

Height

0.2 to 0.9

Spread

0.2 to 0.6

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

General Description

The 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.

Landscape

High humidity and moist soil is the desired growing conditions. In the wild these flowers can be found on covered mountain side stream banks.

Pests

Free from major troubles. General bugs can become a slight nuisance which can be easily removed with alcohol dipped swabs.

Habitat

Shady mountain slopes nestled by the stream banks. High humidity, moist soil and good air circulation is crucial.

Flower Description

Delicate four petal flower. Oval-like shaped and veiny petals bloom from the top of the tall stem.

Colour Description

Petal flower colours ranging of pink, red, orange and yellow.

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