Cyrtochilum gargantua

Cyrtochilum gargantua

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Cyrtochilum
Species:
Cyrtochilum gargantua

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic fungi for germination in nature; asymbiotic culture requires sterile nutrient media.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI