Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Brassia

Species:

Brassia diphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fire in wet prairies and savannas. Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire, which helps maintain open wetland communities.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and should be surface sown. Germination can be erratic and may benefit from fluctuating temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI