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Odontoglossum gloriosum

Odm. gloriosum

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae
Genus: Odontoglossum
Species: Odm. gloriosum
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Binomial name
Odontoglossum gloriosum
Linden & Rchb. f. 1854


Odontoglossum gloriosum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.

Description[]

Plants bloom from spring to summer with up to 35 flowers. Flower are strongly fragrant and up to 7 cm wide.

Distribution[]

Plants are found in the cloud forest of Colombia at elevations around 2000 to 2800 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 Glorious Odontoglossum

Synonyms[]

  1. Odontoglossum gloriosum var. flaviflorum Bockemühl 1989
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