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Cyrtochilum fractum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cyrtochilum.
Description[]
Plants blooms from fall to winter with many 1.25 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the cloud forest of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 2150 to 2250 meters
Culture[]
Grow in 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 Bent Cyrtochilum
Synonyms[]
- Cyrtochilum medellinense Kraenzl. 1917
- Dasyglossum fractum (Rchb. f.) Königer & Schildhauer 1994
- Odontoglossum fractum Rchb. f. 1877
- Odontoglossum medellinense (Kraenzl.) Schltr. 1920
- Trigonochilum fractum (Rchb.f.) Senghas 2003