Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum blackii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; typically propagated through asymbiotic tissue culture or division in cultivation.

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