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Orchid of the Day: January 18, 2024
Restrepiella ophiocephala var. purple
Restrepiella ophiocephala var. purple
The 'snake-headed' pleurothallid as named by Lindley in 1838 (from Greek, ophidian = snake, cephalus = head). "...so similar to the head of a snake with the jaws open..." - Lindley.
This purple-flowered color form produces richly colorful, burgundy-purple blooms. Blooms intermittently throughout the year, blossoming from the leaf nodes of both new and old leaves.

Established blooming-size divisions from our mother-plant.

Warm to Intermediate. January - February blooming. Species from Mexico to Costa Rica.

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Restrepiella ophiocephala var. purple