Epidendrum longispathum

Epidendrum longispathum

Common Name: Long-sheathed Epidendrum
Native to: Brazil. Epidendrum longispathum is native to the southeastern portion of the country and grows around 1000 meters in elevation in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains on trees.
Plant Size: Medium.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers of Epidendrum longispathum are produced on a terminal flower stem.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum longispathum may be another form of Epidendrum cooperianum so the nomenclature may change in the future. Grow mounted or in well-drained pots.
Synonyms: Epidendrum cooperianum