Epidendrum ruizianum Laelia hybrids epiphytic orchid growing from sea

epiphytic orchid growing from sea level to 1800 foot elevations

purple in color

tall growing

Small flowered species from Mexico and Central America growing as a lithophyte

Grow intermediate with partial shade

Epidendrum ruizianum Laelia hybrids epiphytic orchid growing from seaThis medium sized reed stem Epi is found in Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador growing above 4000 foot elevation in bright light with intermediate temperatures. The 3 4 inch flowers are carried on multiple, drooping clusters of up to 25 flowers with a pleasing fragrance. These are not commonly available and are blooming size and are shipped out of pot.