Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bifrenaria

Species:

Bifrenaria steyermarkii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red-brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; asymbiotic propagation uses specialized sterile media.

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