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Orchidaceae
Odontoglossum Orchid
Odontoglossum crispum
Cool mountain elegance and refinement.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Odontoglossum
- Native to
- Colombia
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- epiphytic orchid
- Height
- 12-24 in
- Sunlight
- bright indirect light
- Soil
- orchid bark mix, well-aerated
- Water
- moderate; keep evenly moist
- Hardiness
- 10-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The genus name means 'tooth tongue' from the tooth-like projections on the lip of the flower.
- During the Victorian orchid craze, collectors stripped entire Colombian mountainsides of these orchids.
- It grows at high altitudes of 7,000-10,000 feet and requires cool temperatures to thrive.
- A single flower spike can carry 20 or more large, ruffled blooms lasting six to eight weeks.
- Many modern Odontoglossum hybrids are bred with Oncidium and Miltonia to increase color variety and hardiness.
Color meanings
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refined beauty
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luxury
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thoughtfulness