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Odontoglossum luteopurpureum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in spring to summer with 10 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the wet montane cloud Colombia at elevations of 2000 to 3000 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermediate conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common name: The Yellow-Purple Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum hystrix Bateman 1864
- Odontoglossum radiatum Rchb.f. 1865
- Oncidium luteopurpureum (Lindl.) Beer 1854