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Restrepia sanguinea – Vivid Drama from the Andean Cloud Forest

The Restrepia sanguinea is a visually captivating miniature orchid native to the misty cloud forests of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. Its name, derived from the Latin for "blood-red," hints at the bold, richly pigmented flowers that make this species one of the most eye-catching members of the Restrepia genus. A rewarding grower that blooms prolifically and thrives in cool, humid conditions.

Key Features

• Flowers: Striking red to orange-red blooms with contrasting spotted patterns; flowers emerge from the base of the leaves
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright foliage with a clumping habit; blooms continuously from leaf axils
• Plant Size: Miniature to small; perfect for cool terrariums or shaded growing spaces
• Blooming: Highly floriferous; capable of blooming multiple times throughout the year

Care Guide

• Light: Low to medium indirect light; sensitive to direct sun
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, between 50°F and 68°F (10°C–20°C)
• Humidity: High, 70–85% relative humidity
• Watering: Keep evenly moist at all times; never allow to dry out completely
• Air Circulation: Good airflow helps prevent fungal issues in humid conditions
• Medium: Fine sphagnum moss or bark mix with excellent moisture retention

The Restrepia sanguinea is a collector’s delight — compact enough for any growing space yet bold enough to steal the show with its vivid, repeatedly blooming flowers. Grown with expertise at Ecuagenera’s nurseries in the highlands of Ecuador.