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Restrepia sanguinea is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Restrepia.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with a single 3 cm wide flower
Distribution[]
Plant is found in the montane forest of Colombia at elevations of 1500 to 2800 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in moderate light to partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Names:The Blood Red Restrepia
Synonyms[]
- Pleurothallis antioquiensis (Schltr.) P.H.Allen 1948
- Restrepia antioquiensis Schltr. 1920