Ornithocephalus myrticola

Also known as: The Myrtle Living Ornithocephalus or Ornithocephalus pygmaeus Ornithocephalus vosburghii Ornithocephalus chloroleucus Ornithocephalus reitzii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

The Myrtle Living Ornithocephalus is a cool to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a type of tree/bush - Myrtaceae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,