Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cochleanthes

Species:

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; asymbiotic germination possible with nutrient media in sterile laboratory conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI