Catasetum mentosum
Catasetum mentosum
- Native to:
- Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Catasetum
- Species:
- Catasetum mentosum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- specialized pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination. Asymbiotic germination possible with sterile culture media containing nutrients and growth regulators.
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