Epidendrum lopezii

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

General Information

Lopez' Epidendrum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Colombian Nurseryman.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.