TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA


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Guarianthe sp., Guarianthe. Guarianthe skinneri
Guarianthe skinneri

Guarianthe sp.

Guarianthe
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Central America
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterEpiphyte plantYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

This genus was segregated from Cattleya based on several structural features of the plants and is supported by recent molecular DNA analyses. Plants are typically found in humid forests at moderate elevations growing on trees or rocks.





Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/guarianthe_sp.htm