Orchid
Catasetum viridiflavum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Catasetum (kat-uh-SEE-tum)
Species: viridiflavum (vir-id-ih-FLA-vum)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
Green

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Veined
Leathery-Textured

Other details
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds