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Cyrtochilum tricostatum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cyrtochilum.
Description[]
Plants blooms in the fall with many 1.5 cm flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on mossy trees in Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 2000 to 2800 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 Three Ribbed Cyrtochilum
Synonyms[]
- Oncidium ovatilabium C. Schweinf. 1946
- Oncidium tricostatum (Kraenzl.) Garay 1970
- Trigonochilum tricostatum (Kraenzl.) Königer & Schildh 1994