Catasetum viridiflavum
Catasetum viridiflavum
- Native to:
- Colombia | Honduras | Panamá | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Catasetum
- Species:
- Catasetum viridiflavum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- euglossine bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or asymbiotic flask culture for germination. Dust-like seeds lack endosperm.
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