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Dayan's Zootrophion
Zootrophion dayanum
Andean cloud-forest species from Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1500-2200 m. Forms clumps of upright leaves and produces inflated, lantern-like flowers typical of the genus. Prefers cool-intermediate conditions, very high humidity, low light and consistently moist conditions with strong airflow.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- small 8–15cm
- Light
- Shade
- Humidity
- 80%–100%
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
Andean cloud-forest species from Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1500-2200 m. Forms clumps of upright leaves and produces inflated, lantern-like flowers typical of the genus. Prefers cool-intermediate conditions, very high humidity, low light and consistently moist conditions with strong airflow.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_662a53c542004335b2de