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Christensonella acicularis is a species in the Christensonella genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the summer with a single 2 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plant is found in southern and southeastern Brazil.
Culture[]
Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Grow in cool to warm conditions with medium amounts of light. Water regularly and keep mix moist but not wet. Plant require semi-dry rest through the winter month.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Small Needle Christensonella
Synonyms[]
- Maxillaria acicularis var. brevifolia Cogn.
- Maxillaria acicularis Herb. ex Lindl. 1837