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Sarcoglottis grandiflora is a plant of the family Orchidaceae and the genus Sarcoglottis
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the dry montane forest of Ecuador, Peru and Argentina at elevations of 280 to 1300 meters
Description[]
Plant blooms from spring to fall with many 1.66 cm wide flowers.
Culture[]
Grow in moderate lighting. Plant grows in warm temperatures and should be water regularly. Keep potting media moist. Pot with fine to medium grade bark or soil.
Naming[]
Common name: The Large Flower Sarcoglottis
Synonyms[]
- Dothilis grandiflora (Hook.) Raf. 1837
- Gyrostachys grandiflora (Hook.) Kuntze 1891
- *Neottia grandiflora Hook 1827
- Neottia macrantha Sweet 1830
- *Spiranthes grandiflora [Hkr.] Lindl. 1827