Catasetum pleidactylon

Catasetum pleidactylon

Native to:
Peru

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Catasetum
Species:
Catasetum pleidactylon

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; cultivation typically uses sterile agar media with nutrients.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI