Cryptarrhena kegelii

Also known as: Kegel's Cryptarrhena or Cryptarrhena brasiliensis Cryptarrhena unguiculata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

Kegel's Cryptarrhena is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Guyana and Brazil. It is named after the Orchid Gardener at the Halle Botanical Garden Germany in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

• Summer
• Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.