Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Brachionidium

Species:

Brachionidium ciliolatum

USDA Symbol:

BRCI4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; typically propagated via tissue culture or division in cultivation.