Eria rhinoceros

Also known as: The Horn Carrying Eria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Horn Carrying Eria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the 2 horn-like processes on the lip, one short one at the base and another larger upcurved, yellow one at the middle.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.