Epidendrum ferrugineum Rhyncholaeliocattleya heavily ruffled petals and fringed

heavily ruffled petals and fringed sepals surrounding a compact

allowing the potting medium to dry slightly between waterings

medusae with the compact habit and bold

Growing this miniature variety in a fine to medium-grade

with dark buds at the apex creating a striking gradient from bud to open flower

Epidendrum ferrugineum Rhyncholaeliocattleya heavily ruffled petals and fringedA cool growing reed stem orchid from tropical and Andean South America, producing dense, pendant spikes crowded with medium sized flowers bearing elongated, reflexed lanceolate sepals and narrow petals. The compact, cylindrical inflorescence has a distinctively rich, rusty texture that gives the species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a