Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtochilum

Species:

Cyrtochilum huertasii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; asymbiotic germination possible using sterile media with nutrients.

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