Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature Blooms in spring or summer

Blooms in spring or summer

This species typically grows to about 40 to 50 centimeters in height and features 3 to 5 leaves per plant

Growth habit: Epiphytic

or added to mixed plant arrangements to provide a striking contrast

Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature Blooms in spring or summerDescription Scaphosepalum swertiifolium is a miniature epiphytic orchid native to wet montane cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, typically found growing on trees at elevations from about 600 to 2,200 m (2,0007,200 ft). Size & Growth: Small plant with slender stems wrapped in sheaths, each growth producing a single thin, erect leaf. Inflorescences: Short lateral racemes (515 cm) emerge from low on the stem, with few flowers that open in