Epidendrum citrosmum
Common Name: Lemon-Scented Epidendrum
Native to: Mexico. Epidendrum citrosmum grows on trees in tropical deciduous forests that border the Pacific Coast.
Plant Size: Small. The stems are cane-like and have many leaves.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers smell like lemon. The flower color of Epidendrum citrosmum is bright green and few to many flowers bloom at once on a terminal flower stem.
Bloom Season: Winter to Spring.
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum citrosmum is another small, reed-stem species from southern Mexico. The fragrance and attractive green flowers make this plant an interesting specimen for your collection. The scent smells more like the crushed foliage of a lemon tree rather than the scent of the fruit.
Synonyms: None.
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