Species: Barbosella cucullata
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Native to: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador Peru and Bolivia
Temperature preferences: Warm to cold growing
Water preferences: Medium moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Barbosella cucullata is a wonderful smaller growing epiphyte that does well in terrariums. This species has thin grass like leaves that are typically about 1-2â in length. It can add quite interesting texture as there are few other orchids that do well in terrariums with this type of foliage. The flowers are held well above the plant on 6â long, single flowered inflorescence. Typically this species will bloom in the fall, winter and spring.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 7
Shipped Size: Blooming size plant that may be shipped bare root or mounted.
