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Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx.

Also Known As

  • Calanthe 'Yellow Lipstics'
  • Yellow Lipstics Hardy Calanthe Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 7a-9a

Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx. plant details

Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx. is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx.

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx.

USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx. plant

How to Grow Calanthe Yellow Lipstics gx.

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-15"

Width: 10"-15"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Orchid

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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