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Polystachya maculata is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Polystachya.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the fall and spring with a single 2.5 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the dense forest of Burundi at elevations around 1500 meters
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in fine fir bark or in sphagnum moss with moderate light and warm temperatures. Plants can also be mounted. Water regularly during the summer. Reduce watering during the winter and water about every two weeks.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Spotted Polystachya