Devil Orchid Plant Care
Telipogon diabolicus Kolan., Szlach. & Medina Tr.
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Telipogon diabolicus is a species of orchid in the genus Telipogon. Only a single population of 30 plants are known to exist, on the border between the Putumayo and Nariño departments of southern Colombia.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Devil Orchid?
Devil Orchid grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Devil Orchid?
Devil Orchid (Telipogon diabolicus) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Telipogon genus.
Devil Orchid displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Devil Orchid produces colorful, small blooms in clusters.
What Light Does the Devil Orchid Need?
Devil Orchid thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Devil Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Devil Orchid?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Devil Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Devil Orchid?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Devil Orchid?
Devil Orchid can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Devil Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Devil Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Devil Orchid?
Devil Orchid is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Devil Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Telipogon genus — compare its care with other Telipogon species on PlantoScan.
Telipogon is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Devil Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Telipogon diabolicus Kolan., Szlach. & Medina Tr., family Orchidaceae (first published in PhytoKeys 65: 114 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Devil Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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