Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cleisostoma

Species:

Cleisostoma quinquefidum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Laboratory propagation typically uses sterile asymbiotic culture media.

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