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Alamania punicea

May 29, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

An uncommon miniature orchid species, with striking red flowers.  A high elevation native of Mexico, we have grown it outdoors in the shadehouse and in the cool growing area.  While it was accepting of the temperatures outdoors, it has grown better for us in the higher humidity (60%+) of the cool growing area (min nights of 45-50F), hanging just above the Dendrobium vexillarius.  Another grower in our area has it in an unheated greenhouse, though he probably has a bit warmer temperatures and more onshore flow from ocean at his location.

Alamania punicea
Alamania punicea

 

Alamania punicea
Alamania punicea

 

Alamania punicea
Alamania punicea

 

Alamania punicea
Alamania punicea

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