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Caucaea tripterygia is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Caucaea.
Description[]
Plants bloom from winter to early spring with five to ten flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the cloud forest of Ecuador.
Culture[]
Grow in cold to cool conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common name: The Three Winged Caucaea
Synonyms[]
- Oncidium tripterygium Rchb.f. 1852.