Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Acanthophippium

Species:

Acanthophippium lilacinum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

lilac, pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association or asymbiotic culture media for germination. Dust-like seeds lack endosperm.

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