Ascocentrum ampullaceum
ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen orchid or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to neutral
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Himalayas, China-Korea-Taiwan, Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Aerides ampullaceum, Gastrochilus ampullaceus, Oeceoclades ampullacea, Saccolabium ampullaceum

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Ascocentrum ampullaceum
ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen orchid or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to neutral
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: mid green; spotted purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, on-wall

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: hard






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