cautleya-flowered roscoea
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R. cautleyoides is a perennial to 45cm, with erect stems bearing narrow dark green leaves and short terminal spikes of orchid-like yellow, rarely purple or white, flowers 4cm in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- cautleya-flowered roscoea (Roscoea cautleyoides)
- Genus
- Roscoea
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cautleya-flowered roscoea
Distribution map
Western China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cautleya-flowered roscoea
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cautleya-flowered roscoea care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flowers, the rest of the plant will die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division of tubers in spring when growth is starting
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A cool, sheltered site in partial shade is ideal; in very cold areas apply a deep winter mulch. If growing from a tuber, plant 15cm deep
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free but a virus may be a problem
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and vine weevil
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