Catasetum schweinfurthii

Catasetum schweinfurthii

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, specialized pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; typically propagated through division or tissue culture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI