Catasetum semicirculatum care and culture. Catasetum denticulatum care and culture 0 0 saturday january 5 2019 edit this post it grows on a dead tree on high ground in a forest at elevations of 100 to 300 meters above sea level. They are also reported to grow epiphytically on palm trees. Heres how stephen grows his catasetums.
This video is unavailable. In horticultural trade is a genus of showy epiphytic orchids family orchidaceae subfamily epidendroideae tribe cymbidieae subtribe catasetinae with 166 species many of which are highly prized in horticulture. Species of the genus catasetum occur from mexico to argentina including much of central america the west indies and south america.
It grows in sandy soil often between tufts of grass and under low trees and bushes near gallery forests and in savannah at elevation of 500 to 1100 meters. Where you grow your plants how much time you have to devote to their care and many other factors will need to be taken into account. Catasetum semicirculatum orchid plant care and culture cultural information should only be used as a guide and should be to be adapted to suit you.
Catasetum discolor is found in inland northern south america from peru colombia venezuela guyana and surinam to eastern brazil. Catasetum orchids are a very rewarding group of orchids easy to care for and fast growing particularly good for those of use with no patience here are some basic culture tips to properly grow. Stephens catasetinae culture catasetum clowesia cycnoches and mormodes are the primary genera that compose the catasetinae.
They can be grown easily without the necessity of a greenhouse. Cat a see tum click on the name to hear it spoken tribe. Catasetum bicolor orchid plant care and culture cultural information should only be used as a guide and should be to be adapted to suit you.
Where you grow your plants how much time you have to devote to their care and many other factors will need to be taken into account.