Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum × sodiroi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, cream, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

euglossine bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; asymbiotic germination requires specialized sterile media.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch