Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum × ornaghiae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

orchid bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination under natural conditions. In cultivation, asymbiotic germination on specialized media is used.

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