Epidendrum beharorum

Also known as: Behars' Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guatemala

General Information

Behars' Epidendrum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guatemala. It is named after the Guatemalan Orchid Enthusiasts.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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.