Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cryptostylis

Species:

Cryptostylis javanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, brown, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; dust-like seeds lack endosperm and depend on fungal symbiosis.

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