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Four-colored Platyrhiza

Platyrhiza quadricolor

Brazilian epiphyte native to the Atlantic Forest of Esprito Santo and Rio de Janeiro at 600-1300 m. Noted for its four-toned flowers combining yellow, red, green and orange hues. Prefers intermediate temperatures, medium light, high humidity and good air movement.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
small 8–15cm
Light
Indirect
Humidity
65%–90%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Brazil
Ecosystems
Dry forest, Moist forest, Rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Submontane (500–1,000 m)
Flowering
Summer

About this plant

Brazilian epiphyte native to the Atlantic Forest of Esprito Santo and Rio de Janeiro at 600-1300 m. Noted for its four-toned flowers combining yellow, red, green and orange hues. Prefers intermediate temperatures, medium light, high humidity and good air movement.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_8195e5a6f990415abd1a