Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Broughtonia

Species:

Broughtonia cubensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination or asymbiotic culture on specialized media.

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