Accession #: 200202418
Accession Date: 2002-09-30
Common name: The Rigid Mormolyca
Family: Orchidaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: S. Mexico to C. America
Description:
Uses:
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USDA Zone:
Source: Rob Nicholson - Smith College
Provenance:
Plant acquired as part of a USDA Plant Rescue Center confiscation as shipment in violation of CITES. USDA# SD-10-02. Cultivated material from Mexico imported by Santa Barbara Orchid Estate.
Restrictions:
Culture:
Plant can be grown in a well drain mix such as fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Plants are best mounted or grown in baskets. Grow in warm conditions with moderate amounts of light. Water regularly and keep mix moist but not wet. Plant require semi-dry rest through the winter month. <sup>3</sup>