Catopsis oerstediana
Catopsis oerstediana
- Native to:
- Belize | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Catopsis
- Species:
- Catopsis oerstediana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- provides habitat for aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and high humidity. Epiphytic conditions with good air circulation needed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI