Epidendrum marsupiale Cyrtoglossum Commonly known as "Friedrichsthal's Flamingo

Commonly known as "Friedrichsthal's Flamingo Flower" or "Bird's Nest Anthurium

While adaptable to average indoor humidity

as too much direct exposure can scorch its delicate leaves

hinged lip that snaps shut on contact — a remarkable pollination mechanism unique to the genus

It may require frequent watering (several times a week)

Epidendrum marsupiale Cyrtoglossum Commonly known as "Friedrichsthal's FlamingoA reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary, large flowers on upright stems. The bloom displays an erect, elongated dorsal sepal, broad horizontally spreading lateral sepals, shorter downward curving petals, and a large, deeply concave, pouch shaped lip with a waxy texture and prominent longitudinal venation a distinctive marsupiiform structure that gives the species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060%