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Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS

Also Known As

  • Rabins Raven AM/AOS Terrestrial Orchid

Plant type

orchid

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS plant details

Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS is an evergreen orchid with green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS

Plant type: orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phaius are easy-to-grow, terrestrial orchids and this Award of Merit winner from the American Orchid Society is one of the best clones to date. The upright flowers have dark chocolate petals and sepals highlighted with a hint of burgundy and dark rose-colored lips. Mature plants may have 6-8 flower spikes with 15-18 blossoms per spike. 'Rabin's Raven' grows quickly sending out many stems from the base of the plant so it forms a nice bushy clump. Blooming season is January through May.

Gardening facts about Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS plant

How to Grow Phaius tankervilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM/AOS

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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