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Pleurothallis gargantua is a terrestrial orchid in the genus Pleurothallis.
Description[]
Plant blooms from winter to spring with a single successive 7.5cm wide flower
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Ecuador at elevations around 1500 to 2500 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Varieties[]
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Pleurothallis gargantua variant | Sepals are green and petals are purple, lip is purple |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Giant Pleurothallis
Synonyms[]
- Acronia gargantua (Luer) Luer 2005