Benthamia madagascariensis

Benthamia madagascariensis

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Benthamia
Species:
Benthamia madagascariensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal association for germination; propagation from seed is extremely difficult without specialized techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI