Cardiochilos williamsonii
Cardiochilos williamsonii
- Native to:
- Malawi | Tanzania
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Cardiochilos
- Species:
- Cardiochilos williamsonii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold-moist stratification and germinate best in cool conditions with consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI