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Odontoglossum praestans is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with six to nine 4 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in montane forests from Colombia to Peru at an elevation of 1600 to 2000 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 Outstanding Odontoglossum