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Solenidiopsis tigroides is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Solenidiopsis.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with many 2.5cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the montane forest of Peru at elevations around 1800 meters
Culture[]
Grow in intermediate to warm conditions with moderate light. Water the plant regularly, do not let potting medium dry out. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark or sphagnum moss.
Naming[]
Common name: The Tiger-Like Solenidiopsis
Synonyms[]
- *Odontoglossum tigroides C. Schweinf. 1945