Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Coryanthes

Species:

Coryanthes verrucolineata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

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:

14–90 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination. Seeds are dust-like and need sterile culture or natural fungal presence.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI