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  1. July 31st, 2010, 05:11 PM #1
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    Default Porroglossum rodrigoi

    This miniature species is restricted to a single location north of Medellin in NW Colombia at elevtions around 1700m.

    It's a cool - intermediate growing species and is best grown mounted in high humidity. Flower size 5-6mm, tails 5mm. Plant size 3-4cm.









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    Love it!
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    Stunning Photo! Is that a member of the pleurothallidinae family?
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    Interesting little flower. A plethora of colors. Very nice. I like the mount also.
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    Thanks!

    Jordan - Yes it's a Pleurothallid.
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    That is cool. I like how this orchid reaches its blooms so far out from the plant.

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