Family: Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Phaius (FAY-ee-us) Species: tankervilleae (tan-kar-VIL-ee-ay) Synonym:Bletia tankervilleae Synonym:Phaius grandifolius
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage EvergreenHerbaceous Velvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger N/ABloom Color Bright YellowMaroon/Burgundy Brown/Bronze White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSeed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |