Saturday, February 15, 2014
Acronia canadentis
Canidentis means "dog's tooth" and the name in this case refers to the shape of the petals. Acronia or Pleurothallis canidentis is from Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia and is only 12cm tall with 2cm flowers, which are produced one at a time from the sheath at the base of the heart-shaped leaf. The unusual colors and size of the flowers make it a desirable species, but it is cool-cold growing, coming from higher elevations and does not seem to tolerate warmer temperatures very well.
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Um verdadeiro show, parabéns Ron, pela planta e cultivo.
ReplyDeleteabraços e uma linda semana
Thanks once again, Elisabete. It's really a neat plant, isn't it?
DeleteHello Ron, I'll second you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Klaus. Appreciate the visit.
DeleteReally nice flowers on the leaves, an original and very well cultivated orchid. Beautiful photographs. Best regards
ReplyDeleteIt is very unusual, isn't it? I like the Acronias and this is one of the best.
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