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Restrepia ephippium

Restrepia ephippium

Prolific bloomer

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  • Rest period: short
  • Scent: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse/display cabinet
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19,50€ - 19,50€
19,50€
19,50€ - 19,50€
19,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Restrepia ephippium

Name: Restrepia ephippium Luer & Hirtz

Etymology: The genus Restrepia commemorates José Restrepo, a promoter of the natural sciences in Colombia. The Greek-Latin specific epithet ephippium means “saddle” and refers to the shape of the flowers.

Origin/Distribution: Ecuador.

Location/Habitat: An epiphyte from the humid forests of northwestern Ecuador at mid elevations. Cool to intermediate temperatures of about 14–23 °C, high humidity, gentle air movement, and shade to moderately bright light are suitable.

Description and Notes: Restrepia ephippium is a compact miniature orchid that can produce several flowers sequentially from one growth; older growths may also flower again. We recommend mounting it or growing it in a small pot with a fine, airy, moisture-retentive medium. Keep it evenly moist, water with soft water, and never allow it to dry out completely.