Epidendrum melistagum

Epidendrum melistagum

Native to: Mexico, Honduras. Epidendrum melistagum grows on trees in mountainous forests between 500 and 1800 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium. The plant is similar in form to Epidendrum difforme. Epidendrum melistagum has upright, reed-like stems with linear leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: The fragrant flowers of Epidendrum melistagum bloom on a terminal inflorescence that bears up to 25 flowers. It has a sweet lemon fragrance in the morning that changes to an unpleasant fragrance in the afternoon.
Bloom Season: Summer to mid-Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum melistagum mounted on cork or grow in pots with good drainage. Provide warm growing conditions and reduce water during cooler months. The plants and interesting in form and the fragrance is generally pleasant.
Synonyms: Epidendrum difforme