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Batemannia armillata is a species of genus Batemannia
Description[]
Plants bloom from spring to summer with three to six 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru found at altitudes of 300 to 700 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant at cool to warm temperatures with high humidity. Keep plant in moderate lighting. Potting media should not be allowed to dry out. Keep moist but not soggy. Water about every five to seven days. Plants should be potted in a well drain mix with medium fir bark with some perlite. Plant is best grown in a basket Potting media should never be allowed to dry out.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Buckled Batemannia
Synonym[]
- Zygopetalum chloranthum Krzl. 1910