Gastrodia ballii

Gastrodia ballii

Native to:
Malawi | Mozambique | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Gastrodia
Species:
Gastrodia ballii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
brown, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash