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Zootrophion serpentinum is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Zootrophion.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with a single 1 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
The plant is found in the cloud forest of Imbabura and Pichincha states of Ecuador at elevations of 1100 to 1950 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in 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 Serpent-Like Zootrophion
Synonyms[]
- Epibator serpentinus (Luer) Luer, 2004