Catasetum fimbriatum
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Catasetum |
| Species | fimbriatum |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Tropical South America |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Suspend in airy, bright, humid conditions, protecting from full sunlight. Take care to water and feed frequently when in growth. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are erect-spreading, growing to 55 x 10 cm. |
| Flower Description | Male flowers grow to 5 cm in diameter and are fragrant, yellow to olive green flushed rose, with margins that are tinged pink at the base. Female flowers are sometimes on the same axis as males, and are yellow-green. |
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