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Epidendrum ionodesme

Epidendrum ionodesme

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
SubTribe: Laeliinae
Genus: Epidendrum
Species: Epi. ionodesme
Alliance:
Binomial name
Epidendrum ionodesme
Schlechter 1920


Epidendrum ionodesme is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Epidendrum.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the fall with several 2.5 cm wide flowers.

Distribution[]

Plant is found growing in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia at elevations around 1800 to 2900 meter

Culture[]

Plants grow in cool conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light.


Naming[]

Common Names: The Violet Blue Colored Epidendrum

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