Epidendrum whittenii

Epidendrum whittenii

Common Name: Whitten's Epidendrum Orchid
Native to: Ecuador, Peru. Epidendrum whittenii grows on trees in the upper part of the canopy. This species grows on eastern slopes and foothills of the andes between 700 and 1400 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Miniature. Epidendrum whittenii has small reed-like stems with succulent leaves.
Flower Size: 1.25 inches (2.75 cm)
Flower Description: Up to four flowers are produced per growth. The fragrant flowers open up one at a time.
Bloom Season: Winter to Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum whittenii was named in honor of Dr. Whitten who is an orchid researcher and enthusiast at the University of Florida. This species was first published in 1999.
Synonyms: None.