Epidendrum ferrugineum Rhyncholaeliocattleya with dark buds at the

with dark buds at the apex creating a striking gradient from bud to open flower

medusae with the compact habit and bold

This elegant species is prized by collectors for its refined beauty and scent

mat-forming habit that produces numerous tiny solitary flowers nestled directly among the small

Requires high humidity to thrive optimally

Epidendrum ferrugineum Rhyncholaeliocattleya with dark buds at theA cool growing reed stem orchid from tropical and Andean South America, producing dense, pendant spikes crowded with medium sized flowers bearing elongated, reflexed lanceolate sepals and narrow petals. The compact, cylindrical inflorescence has a distinctively rich, rusty texture that gives the species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a