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Catasetum

Catasetum expansum

  • Scented
  • Grows indoors
Catasetum (Catasetum expansum)

Photo: Kilitz Photography · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

lime, cream

What actually matters with this one

It fires pollen at insects that touch the trigger. Stop watering completely once the leaves yellow in autumn.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Indoors
Height
50 cm
Flowers
Autumn
Difficulty
expert

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.