Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Oberonia

Species:

Oberonia rotunda

USDA Symbol:

OBRO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in forested areas on tree trunks

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.