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Saundersia
(pronounced: sawn-DERZ-ee-ah)
Classification
Maxillarieae subtribe Oncidiinae
Etymology
Honoring Wilson W. Saunders, English orchid enthusiast and editor.
Distribution
A genus of two species endemic to Brazil.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Saundersia mounted on small slabs with a small pad of moisture-retaining material at the roots. Provide bright light levels, intermediate temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year.
Literature
Cogniaux, A. 1904-1906. Orchidaceae. Fl. Brasil. 3(6):192-193.
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