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Cyrtochilum macranthum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cyrtochilum.
Description[]
Plants bloom from fall to spring with around five 10 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the cool montane forest of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador at elevations around 3000 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermediate 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 Large Flowered Cyrtochilum
Synonyms[]
- Cyrtochilum carrutherianum F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. 1922
- Cyrtochilum hastiferum (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Kraenzl. 1917
- Oncidium hastiferum hort. 1875
- *Oncidium macranthum Lindley 1833