Cyrtopodium cristatum
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Cyrtopodium cristatum is a South American terrestrial orchid described by John Lindley in 1841, native to Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and the Guianas.
Overview
Cyrtopodium cristatum is an orchid species in the family Orchidaceae, subfamily Epidendroideae, and genus Cyrtopodium. It is accepted as a valid species in major botanical references such as Kew’s Plants of the World Online.
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Distribution
Native range: Brazil (North, Southeast, West-Central), Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela.
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Occurs in seasonally dry tropical biomes as an epiphyte or terrestrial orchid.
Description
Growth form: Terrestrial orchid with robust pseudobulbs.
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Inflorescences: Tall, bearing multiple showy flowers.
Flower color: Yellow to orange, often with brown or red spotting.
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Bloom season: Summer.
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Height: 0.5–1.5 m; Spread: 0.5–1 m.
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Ecology & Cultivation
Climate: Tropical; prefers bright light and seasonally dry conditions.
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Soil: Well-draining.
Water: Medium; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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