Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

Bulbophyllum newportii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; laboratory propagation uses sterile flask culture with nutrient agar.

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