Epidendrum ionodesme

Epidendrum ionodesme

Native to: Columbia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Epidendrum ionodesme grows on disturbed soil as a terrestrial plant. It is reported to be common on road cuts and other disturbed areas.
Plant Size: Large
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are violet in color and born in clusters.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum ionodesme grows best in a pot with well-drained terrestrial orchid growing mix. Provide cool, humid conditions. The flower color is attractive. There is some confusion about the proper botanical name for this species and some sources erroneously call it Epidendrum porphyreum.
Synonyms: Epidendrum porphyreum

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