Chysis laevis

Chysis laevis

Native to:
El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Chysis
Species:
Chysis laevis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination and are typically propagated asymbiotically in sterile culture media under laboratory conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI