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Odontoglossum spectatissimum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with around fifteen 10 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the montane cloud forest of western Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1500 to 3200 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 spectatissimum variant | Sepals and petals are pale yellow with light brown patches, lip is white with a brown patch. |
Naming[]
Common name: The Spectacular Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum spectatissimum var. cinctum (Rchb.f.) Bockemühl 1989
- Odontoglossum triumphans Rchb. f. & Warsz. 1854
- Odontoglossum triumphans var. cinctum Rchb.f. in ?