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Trulliferous Muscarella

Muscarella trullifera

Cool-growing Pleurothallidinae from Andean cloud forests at 1500-2400 m. Forms small clumps with narrow leaves and produces trullate (trowel-shaped) sepals on its small flowers. Prefers cool-intermediate temperatures, very high humidity, low light and moist, airy substrate.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
mini 4–8cm
Light
Shade
Humidity
75%–95%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Colombia, Ecuador
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Wet forest
Elevation
Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
Flowering
Year-round

About this plant

Cool-growing Pleurothallidinae from Andean cloud forests at 1500-2400 m. Forms small clumps with narrow leaves and produces trullate (trowel-shaped) sepals on its small flowers. Prefers cool-intermediate temperatures, very high humidity, low light and moist, airy substrate.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_6ace93476b33479b813e