Epidendrum pepeportillae Mediocalcar Also known as Fancy-leafed Caladium

Also known as Fancy-leafed Caladium

A species from the tropical forests of northern South America

particularly in warmer months

with distinctively pigmented dark stems and erect spikes bearing well-spaced flowers with lanceolate spreading sepals

almost sculptural appearance on a single nodding inflorescence

Epidendrum pepeportillae Mediocalcar Also known as Fancy-leafed CaladiumA vigorous reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing spectacular, highly branched panicles densely covered with hundreds of small flowers in pendant secondary clusters. The blooms feature small, rounded sepals and petals alongside a neatly three lobed, downward curving lip, creating a breathtaking mass flowering display above tall, leafy cane stems. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday