Epidendrum megagastrium

Epidendrum megagastrium

Common Name: Large-bulging Belly Epidendrum
Native to: Ecuador, Peru. Epidendrum megagastrium grows on trees in dry forests from 2900 to 3700 meters in elevation. It prefers protected arroyo or riparian habitats.
Plant Size: Small. Epidendrum megagastrium has fleshy stems with three or four leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (3.5 cm)
Flower Description: Epidendrum megagastrium produces about four flowers on a long terminal inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Winter to Summer
Growing Temperature: Cool.
Additional Information: Grow mounted on cork bark or tree fern or grow in a well-drained slatted basket. Epidendrum megagastrium it needs cool growing conditions.
Synonyms: None.