Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cattleya

Species:

Cattleya sincorana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, lavender, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, orchid bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination. Asymbiotic germination possible on specialized media containing sugars and nutrients.

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