Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtosia

Species:

Cyrtosia lindleyana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mycoheterotrophic orchid with dust-like seeds requiring specific fungal association for germination. Not typically propagated from seed in cultivation.

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