Miltoniopsis phalaenopsis
A small, white pansy orchid from the Colombian Andes, with flowers marked with purple on the lip. It comes from humid forest at about 1200–1500 m. It needs mild, even temperatures with cool nights, gentle light and roots that never dry out completely.
Where it grows wild
An epiphyte in humid montane forest in partial shade under the canopy. Based on the measured range and what is known for the genus.
The literature gives 1200–1500 m. The records span 1324–2648 m, median 1420 m.
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