Prosthechea prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins

Prosthechea prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins, Phytologia 82(5): 380 (1998).

Prosthechea prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins, Photo by 陳淙裕

its native range is Costa Rica to W. Panama

Synonyms:

Encyclia prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) Dressler

Epidendrum prismatocarpum Rchb.f.

Panarica prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) Withner & P.A.Harding

Pseudencyclia prismatocarpa (Rchb.f.) V.P.Castro & Chiron

English name:

The Prism-Shaped Seedpod Panarica

Flower Size:

5.0 cm.

Distribution:

Costa Rica, Panamá

Ecological:

in lower montane cloud forests on larger tree branches at elevations of 1200 to 3300 m.

Culture:

Plants grow in cool to warm conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying period a bit in the winter.

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