Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Benzingia

Species:

Benzingia hajekii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow, purple

Native Range

Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; typically propagated via tissue culture in cultivation.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI