Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cattleya

Species:

Cattleya bicolor subsp. minasgeraensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, lavender, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, 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 for germination in nature; asymbiotic culture using sterile media is standard for propagation.

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