Acianthera violacea
Acianthera violacea
- Native to:
- El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © hermes (iNaturalist #20012511)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Acianthera
- Species:
- Acianthera violacea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination. In vitro propagation using sterile media is standard practice.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI