Epidendrum porphyreum Species A charming and unusual miniature

A charming and unusual miniature for specialist collections

Aspasia lunata Culture:

glossy leaf texture and healthy growth

reflexed linear sepals and a prominent cucullate lip that contrasts sharply with the spreading tepals

spreading sepals and petals frame a trilobed lip with a broad

Epidendrum porphyreum Species A charming and unusual miniatureThis medium to large sized orchid, is native to the very wet montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador, growing at high elevations (1800 to 3900 meters). It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant, featuring slender, cane like stems and firm, coriaceous leaves. Light: Requires bright, indirect light, often tolerating more intense light than typical low land orchids, but avoid harsh, direct midday sun. Temperature: This is a cool to cold growing