Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum atropurpureum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic fungi (mycorrhizae) for germination in nature; tissue culture propagation typically used in cultivation.

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