Sunipia cirrhata

Also known as: The Tendril in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Tendril is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

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.