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Odontoglossum nobile is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with several fragrant 6.5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the cloud forest of Colombia at elevaions of 2000 to 2400 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 Grand Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- Odontoglossum nobile var. leucoxanthum (Rchb.f.) Bockemühl 1987
- Odontoglossum nobile var. veitchianum (Rchb.f.) Bockemühl 1987
- Odontoglossum pescatorei Linden ex Lindl. 1852-3
- Odontoglossum pescatorei var. leucoxanthum Rchb.f. in ?
- Oncidium pescatorii Beer 1854