Epidendrum greenwoodii

Also known as: Greenwood's Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

Greenwood's Epidendrum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after the Canadian Orchid Enthusiast in Oaxaca later in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous arching elliptic, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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.