Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum lanciferum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

orchid bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi or sterile flask culture for germination. Seeds are dust-like and lack endosperm.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI