Zootrophion ximenae

Also known as: Ximena's Zootrophion in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Ximena's Zootrophion is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Mrs Hirtz, Ecuadorian Co-collector of species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.