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Centroglossa macroceras

Centroglossa macroceras

Tiny Brazilian epiphyte from cool to intermediate Atlantic cloud forests, forming small fans of leaves and producing disproportionately large, spurred yellow flowers. Best mounted in low to moderate light with high humidity and frequent watering, but good drainage.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
mini 4–8cm
Light
Shade
Humidity
70%–90%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Brazil
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Moist forest, Rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Submontane (500–1,000 m), Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
Flowering
Spring

About this plant

Tiny Brazilian epiphyte from cool to intermediate Atlantic cloud forests, forming small fans of leaves and producing disproportionately large, spurred yellow flowers. Best mounted in low to moderate light with high humidity and frequent watering, but good drainage.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_71abcfb4bddd40c7aadb