Cranichis lichenophila

Cranichis lichenophila

Native to:
Galápagos

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination and are typically propagated through asymbiotic or symbiotic culture in laboratory conditions.

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