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Cootes' Macropodanthus

Macropodanthus cootesii

Miniature Philippine epiphyte described from low- to mid-elevation mossy forests in the wet tropical zone. Produces fine, branching stems with small leaves and numerous tiny yellow, often fragrant flowers that may appear at various times of the year. Grows warm in nature and in culture prefers warm-intermediate to warm conditions, high humidity, good air movement and shaded to low-light positions.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
small 8–15cm
Light
Shade
Humidity
70%–95%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Philippines
Ecosystems
Rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
Flowering
Year-round

About this plant

Miniature Philippine epiphyte described from low- to mid-elevation mossy forests in the wet tropical zone. Produces fine, branching stems with small leaves and numerous tiny yellow, often fragrant flowers that may appear at various times of the year. Grows warm in nature and in culture prefers warm-intermediate to warm conditions, high humidity, good air movement and shaded to low-light positions.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_7f5ae18ae05844c59a3c