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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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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