Epidendrum peraltum

Epidendrum peraltum

Common Name: Epidendrum Orchid
Native to: Columbia to Peru. Epidendrum peraltum grows on trees or as a terrestrial plant in wet cloud forests from 1850 to 3100 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium to Large. Epidendrum peraltum has reed-like stems with many leaves.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers develop on a 5 inch (12 cm) stem that has several branched. Each branch has up to six flowers. The inflorescence develops at the tip of mature stems.
Bloom Season: Late Winter to early Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum peraltum in well-drained pots with a high-quality terrestrial orchid mix. It may also be mounted on cork bark. Provide even moisture year-round. It prefers warm or cool humid growing conditions.
Synonyms: Epidendrum altissimum