Species anomatheca
Green stem with pink flowers and red centers and green leaves.

anomatheca

Anomatheca laxa

Anomatheca laxa, commonly known as the Climbing Orchid, is an amazing plant species due to its intricate flowers. Each flower has three petals that form an unusual, twisted appearance, exuding a unique beauty. The petals may range in colour from pale pink to pale purple, and outside the petals grows tufts of white and yellow hairs. This species is superbly low-maintenance and incredibly drought tolerant. It is often planted as part of a rock garden to add colour throughout the hotter months. Anomatheca laxa is a spectacular addition to any garden, and its exquisite flowers are sure to bring beauty and pleasure to its surroundings.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Red Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa) should be watered frequently but lightly. During the growing season (spring to fall), water the plant deeply every week or 2 as needed. The soil should be moist but not soggy. In the winter, water only when the soil is dry, about once a month if necessary. Do not forget to water the plant near its base instead of overhead, as this can cause fungal diseases.

sunlight

Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa) is a plant species that thrives in sunny conditions. As such, this plant needs a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to grow and prosper. When it comes to the amount of sunlight that this plant needs, the recommended amount should fall between full sun and partial shade—full sun is ideal, but some shade may be necessary during peak summer days. Additionally, anomatheca plants need several weeks with direct sun exposure in order to flower throughout the growing season. While this plant will tolerate shade, its growth will be stunted with not enough sunlight.

pruning

Anomatheca laxa should be pruned after the plant has finished blooming. It is generally recommended that pruning be done by cutting back long stems to half their current length. To keep the plant looking nice, remove any faded flowers and any thin, long stems. This will encourage new blooms to come in over time. For best results, prune Anomatheca laxa on an annual basis during the spring or summer months.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Starts Flowering

Anomatheca laxa typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Anomatheca laxa typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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