Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cattleya

Species:

Cattleya bicolor subsp. canastrensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

green, brown, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in the campos rupestres ecosystem. Thick pseudobulbs and tough leaves help plants survive fire and resprout vigorously.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. In cultivation, asymbiotic germination on agar media is standard practice.

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