Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cycnoches

Species:

Cycnoches peruvianum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. In cultivation, asymbiotic germination uses specialized sterile media.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI