Rhynchostylis retusa

Rhynchostylis retusa

Native to:
Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Borneo | Cambodia | China | India | Jawa | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Nicobar Is. | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Rhynchostylis
Species:
Rhynchostylis retusa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash