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

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.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI