Papilionanthe teres

Papilionanthe teres

Native to:
Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | China | India | Laos | Myanmar | Nepal | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Papilionanthe
Species:
Papilionanthe teres

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.

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