Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cleistes

Species:

Cleistes catharinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seed requires mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; asymbiotic propagation possible in laboratory conditions with specialized media.

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