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Diaphananthe is a genus of about 33 orchid species, all native to sub-Saharan Africa, that are usually grown as epiphytes or lithophytes in warm, humid conditions. Grow them bright but out of direct harsh sun, with good air movement and a free-draining, airy mount or mix.
Diaphananthe is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. As currently conceived, it contains 33 accepted species, all endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
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