Cardiochilos williamsonii

Cardiochilos williamsonii

Native to:
Malawi | Tanzania

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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