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Odontoglossum cirrhosum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with many 10 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the wet montane forest in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1200-2900 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.
Varities[]
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Odontoglossum cirrhosum variant | Sepals and petals are white, lip is white with a yellow patch . |
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Odontoglossum cirrhosum variant | Sepals and petals are white with spots, lip is white with a yellow patch. |
Naming[]
Common name: The Wavy Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum hrubyanum Hort
- Oncidium cirrhosum [Lindley] Beer 1854