Catasetum maculatum
Catasetum maculatum
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Honduras | Nicaragua | Panamá
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Catasetum
- Species:
- Catasetum maculatum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- euglossine bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi or asymbiotic flask culture for germination. Seeds are dust-like and lack endosperm.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI