Catasetum macrocarpum

Catasetum macrocarpum

Native to:
Argentina | Brazil | Colombia | French Guiana | Guyana | Suriname | Trinidad-Tobago

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Catasetum
Species:
Catasetum macrocarpum

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

Wildlife Value:
bees, euglossine bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination. Seeds are dust-like with no endosperm and germinate in sterile culture or with appropriate fungal partner.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI