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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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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