Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Catasetum

Species:

Catasetum pulchrum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile laboratory culture for germination; dust-like seeds lack endosperm.

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