Cleisocentron merrillianum

Also known as: Merrill's Cleisocentron or Robiquetia merrilliana Sarcanthus merrillianus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Merrill's Cleisocentron is a monopodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the American Orchid Botanist early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous thick terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous long lasting, fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.