Epidendrum rhizomaniacum Heliconiaceae direct sun exposure

direct sun exposure

It is a cool to intermediate growing orchid

All plants are shipped bare root and must be carefully rehydrated at an intermediate temperature before being potted up immediately upon arrival

it develops more striking foliage over time

Epidendrum rhizomaniacum Heliconiaceae direct sun exposureA robust creeping epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, forming spreading mats of thick, leafy stems with large, broad, leathery leaves. Solitary, large flowers emerge directly from between the uppermost leaves, displaying broad, rounded sepals and petals alongside a wide, open lip with a vivid green throat. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent stress on the broad, leathery foliage.