Ogura's Cystorchis
Cystorchis ogurae
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Cystorchis
- Species:
- Cystorchis ogurae
- USDA Symbol:
- CYOG
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.