Catasetum macroglossum
Catasetum macroglossum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Catasetum
- Species:
- Catasetum macroglossum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, orchid bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination or asymbiotic culture in sterile laboratory conditions. Seeds are dust-like and lack endosperm.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI