Coryanthes picturata
Coryanthes picturata
- Native to:
- Belize | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Coryanthes
- Species:
- Coryanthes picturata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, brown, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- euglossine bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; asymbiotic germination possible with specialized media in sterile laboratory conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI