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Moist calcium rich soil is the habitat of the Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa).
Specifically, this wild orchid demands calcium to grow up the way that it wants to. It finds calcium in the moist, nutrient rich soils of woodlands. It also finds it along pond borders and stream banks.
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What is the common name of Ponthieva racemosa?
Hairy Shadow Witch - it is an orchid
What is the mature size of the Shadow Witch Orchid?
Two feet (60.96 centimeters) is the mature size of the Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa).Specifically, this wild orchid cannot be overlooked. It forms colonies. It is a social plant that where one grows, so do many others.
What is the bloom color of the Shadow Witch Orchid?
Green is the bloom color of the Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa).Specifically, this wild orchid blends with its coastal plain surroundings. The bloom is dainty and short. It is characterized by white delicately veined with strong green colors that match the bright green of the plant's basal leaves.
What is the bloom time of the Shadow Witch Orchid?
September to October is the bloom time of the Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms in the early and middle months of fall. It holds on to summer in the bright green of its seven inch (17.78 centimeter) long leaves. Otherwise, it is a feast of autumnal colors in the brown, purple red of its stems.
What is the Shadow Witch Orchid's range?
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far north in its southeasterly extension as Virginia. It may be found growing as far southeasterly as Florida. It is found growing all along the coastal plain between the two states. It also grows southwestward from Florida, across the Mississippi River and into Texas.
What is the Rosebud Orchid's habitat?
Open, moist spaces that are not waterlogged is the habitat of the Rosebud Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid favors meadows and savannahs. But it also may be found in open woods. Another favorite location are swamps.
What is the habitat of the Rose Orchid?
Open, moist spaces that are not waterlogged is the habitat of the Rose Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid favors meadows and savannahs. But it also may be found in open woods. Another favorite location are swamps.
What is the habitat of the Soldier's Plume Orchid?
Wet open land is the habitat of the Soldier's Plume Orchid (Habenaria psychodes).Specifically, this wild orchid handles moist soils. It prefers the moister meadows and pastures. But it thrives in swamps and woods too.
What is the Round-leaved Orchid's habitat?
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Round-leaved Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.
What is the Large Round-leaved Orchid's habitat?
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Large Round-leaved Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.
What is the Round-leaved Rein Orchid's habitat?
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Round-leaved Rein Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.
What is the Bracted Orchid's habitat?
Woodland interiors and margins is the habitat of the Bracted Orchid (Habenaria viridis var. bracteata).Specifically, the wild orchid favors moist, richly nutrient soils. It likes upland wooded slopes. It prefers a life by itself in the midst of wet forests.
