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Pleurothallis deflexa is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Pleurothallis.
Description[]
Plant blooms from summer to fall with several 6 mm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Ecuador at elevations of 600 to 3000 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to warm conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Varieties[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Pleurothallis deflexa variant | Sepals are light brown and petals are green, lip is light brown |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Bent Backward Pleurothallis
Synonyms[]
- Acronia deflexa (Luer) Luer 2005