Cattleya iricolor
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Cattleya iricolor is a plant in the genus Cattleya.
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[edit] Description
Plant blooms from winter to spring with six to ten 8 cm wide flowers.
[edit] Distribution
Plant is found growing on branches in the montane forest of Peru and Ecuador at elevations of 400 to 1220 meters.
[edit] Culture
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. The plant is a warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted.
[edit] Naming
Common Name: Rainbow-colored Cattleya