Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Coryanthes

Species:

Coryanthes macrocorys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

specialized pollinator relationship with male euglossine bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination in nature; asymbiotic culture on nutrient media used in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI