Cymbidium atropurpureum

Cymbidium atropurpureum

Native to:
Borneo | Hainan | Indonesia | Jawa | Malaya | Philippines | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Cymbidium
Species:
Cymbidium atropurpureum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
dark purple, maroon, burgundy

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Notes:
Orchid seeds lack endosperm and require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Commercial propagation uses sterile agar culture with nutrients.

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