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Orchidaceae
Clown Orchid
Rossioglossum grande
Playful splendor.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Rossioglossum
- Native to
- Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras
- Bloom season
- Fall, Winter
- Type
- epiphyte
- Height
- 1-1.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- orchid bark, epiphytic mix
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The large flowers can reach 6 inches across and feature bold yellow and brown tiger-stripe patterns.
- The lip of the flower has a small figure that resembles a dancing clown or jester, giving it the common name.
- This orchid grows as an epiphyte on oak trees in cloud forests at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet.
- It requires a distinct dry rest period in winter to trigger blooming the following season.
- Despite its dramatic appearance, individual flowers can last up to three weeks on the plant.
Color meanings
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magnificence
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playfulness
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exotic beauty