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