Broughtonia sanguinea
Common Name: blood red broughtonia
Distribution
& Occurrence:
Found in Jamaica to Cuba @sea level to 800
meters
The
Plant
Small sized , hot to warm growing epiphyte
with cylindrical & clustered pseudobulbs with 2 leaves
Blooms from spring to summer on a long
inflorescence (upto 2 feet) and blooms repeatedly on the same inflorescence
Color is extremely variable.
Flowers throughout spring to summer
Cultural
Requirements and Nutrition
Prefers to be
mounted and requires high humidity and light. Water and fertilize throughout
the year. Allow the medium to dry between waterings
Pest
and Diseases
No specific pests or disease.
Hybrids
Extensively used in hybrids for its petal
substance
Var alba Bloomed in Feb 2015
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