Epidendrum homeieri Philodendron mat-forming habit and jewel-like flowers

mat-forming habit and jewel-like flowers make it a prized find for miniature orchid enthusiasts

It produces Cattleya-like flowers

successive-flowering racemes emerge to display globular

ideally between 40-60%

The plant itself is very robust and typically displays a large growth habit

Epidendrum homeieri Philodendron mat-forming habit and jewel-like flowersA sympodial orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing lax, branched racemes with few well spaced, substantial flowers featuring broad ovate sepals, rounded petals, and a large cucullate lip with a papillose, iridescent surface. The waxy, fleshy floral texture and prominent hooded lip make it a distinctive species for intermediate cool collections. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can