Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum cucutaense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, euglossine bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; asymbiotic culture on agar media possible in laboratory conditions.

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