Epidendrum schlechterianum

Epidendrum schlechterianum

Common Name: Schlechter's Epidendrum
Native to: Panama. Epidendrum schlechterianum grows on oak trees and in wet rainforests from sea level to 360 meters.
Plant Size: Miniature to Small. Epidendrum schlechterianum has reed-like stems with many leaves.
Flower Size: 1.25 inches (3 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum schlechterianum are produced on a short flower stem that develops at the top of mature stems. There are usually two flowers produced per growth.
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum schlechterianum is named after a german botanist and taxonomist from the early 20^th century. Mount on cork bark and mist frequently. This species needs warmth and humidity to be truly happy.
Synonyms: Epidendrum brevicaule, Epidendrum discolor, Epidendrum gonzalez-tamayoi, Nanodes brevicaule, Nanodes discolor, Nanodes schlechterianum