Cranichis foliosa

Cranichis foliosa

Native to:
Bolivia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Cranichis
Species:
Cranichis foliosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination and lack endosperm. Asymbiotic germination requires sterile laboratory conditions.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch