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OdonthoglossumFamily: Orchidaceae.
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Genus of about 200 species of evergreen, epiphytic or lithiphytic, rhizomatous orchids from mountainous regions, in Central and South America. They produce ovoid or oblong-ellipsoid to conical pseudobulbs, each with 1-3 variably shaped, thinly leathery, mid-green leaves at the tip. Flowers are borne in tall or short, erect or arching racemes or panicles arising from the bases of the pseudobulbs. |
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| Cool-growing orchids. Grow in small pots of epiphytic orchid potting mix. Avoid direct sun except for very early or late in the day. Day Temperature 70° - 80° F, Night Temperature 55° F. |
Water freely all year, sparingly in winter. Misting is necessary once or twice a day. |
Divide when the plant fills the pot. |
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Odontoglossum aspidorrhinum |
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Small growing species from Colombia - blooms when only 8" high. Very rare in collections & hard to come by. Grows on the cool side with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum constrictum |
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Another small growing species from Colombia - blooms in 2Ѕ" pots producing a long spike with many delicate flowers. Grows on the cool side with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum hollii-elegans |
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Another species from Colombia - blooms on an arching spike with large, bronze/yellow flowers. Rare and hard to come by. Grows on the cool side with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum kageljanii |
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A compact grower from Colombia. Beautiful chocolate spots on a canary yellow background makes for a dramatic statement. Likes it cool with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum mirandum |
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Another compact grower from Colombia. Beautiful bronze and yellow paterning is enhanced by the spicy aromatic fragrance. Likes it cool with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum retusum |
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Another odontoglossum from Colombia. Beautiful, bright orange flowers are presented on long, wispy spikes. Flowers are long lived, staying in bloom for months. . Likes it cool with moderate light. |
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Odontoglossum wyattianum |
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Another compact grower from Colombia. Beautiful bronze and purple flowers. Likes it cool with moderate light. |
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