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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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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