Description
Agapetes species nova (aff. griffithii/burmanica/miniata) SEH#25065 An amazing Agapetes which I have observed growing epiphytically in the temperate rainforests of the eastern Himalaya. This species features much larger leaves and flowers than any other species we have seen or grown here at the RSBG. The large ovate leaves with a prominent midrib are up to six inches long on long arching stems from a large basal lignotuber (a woody, water storage organ). In late summer the pendulous tubular flowers appear in large hanging clusters of up to 20 flowers per cluster. These hang below the leaves and are deep pink with darker pink chevrons and deep green lobe tips on the ends of the corolla tubes. Each flower is around 4 cm in length! Easily the most stunning of any Agapetes we have grown or offered. (+20) RSBG
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Catalog Section: COMPANION PLANTS
Cultural Ratings : (+20)