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Odontoglossum crocidipterum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the winter with many 3 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the cloud forest of Colombia, Venezuela and Peru at elevations of 2200 to 2750 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 Saffron Yellow Two Winged Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum crocidipterum subsp. dormanianum (Rchb.f.) Bockemühl 1989
- Odontoglossum dormanianum Rchb.f. 1884
- Oncidium crocidipterum [Rchb.f] Chase & NH Wms. 2008