Epidendrum madsenii

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Madsen's Epidendrum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Danish Collector of Species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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.