Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum kjellbergii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

flies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds are dust-like and require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Cultivation typically uses asymbiotic in vitro techniques on nutrient agar.

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