Epidendrum trachythece

Also known as: The Rough in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Honduras Mexico Panama

General Information

The Rough is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. The name refers to the rugose sheaths.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped terete shaped leaves

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.