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Catasetum atratum

Names

Common Names
Lustrous Black Catasetum

Growth

Height
6-20 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Red to Pink
Foliage Color
The foliage color of *Catasetum atratum* ranges from light green to dark green.
Fall Foliage Color
Unknown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial sun; tolerates partial shade in dormancy
Soil Type
Well-draining, moist, rich soil mixed with Sphagnum moss
Soil Drainage
Well-draining soil with excellent moisture retention, best achieved using clay pebbles or a well-draining medium like LECA or bark.
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Lindl.
Publication
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 61 (1838)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Catasetum

Synonyms

Monachanthus atratus Catasetum pallidum

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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