Barkeria spectabilis
Barkeria spectabilis
- Native to:
- El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Barkeria
- Species:
- Barkeria spectabilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi or sterile culture medium for germination. Seeds are dust-like and contain no endosperm.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI