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Helcia sanguinolenta is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Helcia.
Description[]
Plants bloom from winter to spring with a single 7.7 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia at elevations of 600 to 3000 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to warm conditions with moderate light. Water the plant regularly, do not let potting medium dry out. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark or sphagnum moss.
Naming[]
Common name: The Blood-Stained Helcia
Synonyms[]
- Trichopilia sanguinolenta [Lindley] Rchb.f 1874