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Odontoglossum cruentum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with six to eight 5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the wet montane forest of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1800 to 2550 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 cruentum variant | Sepals and petals are yellow with red brown patches, lip is red with a yellow edge. |
Naming[]
Common name: The Blood-Red Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum hrubyanum Rchb. f. 1888