Epidendrum ruizianum

Epidendrum ruizianum - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Epidendrum (Epi) contains 1000 known species through out tropical Americas and the Caribbean. Extremely varied.

Epidendrum ruizianum grows in northern South America on rocky slopes in full sun above 3500 feet. It is cool to warm growing, is fragrant and blooms in late spring.

10/20/2009 - Cataloged.

TRIBE: Epidendreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae