Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Comparettia

Species:

Comparettia rubriflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, orchid bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination or asymbiotic agar culture. Dust-like seeds lack endosperm.

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