Epidendrum mainauanum Dendrochilum developing a compact sympodial habit

developing a compact sympodial habit with tightly clustered pseudobulbs and a single rigid leaf

A captivating epiphytic bromeliad native to the rainforests of Central and South America

Mature flowering growths typically reach a height of8-12 (20-30cm)

Best grown in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss or mounted to accommodate its growth habit

silvery-green leaves and produces slender scapes with dark bracts — one of the few Tillandsias with true blue-toned blooms

Epidendrum mainauanum Dendrochilum developing a compact sympodial habitA reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing massively branched, dense panicles of hundreds of tiny flowers with extraordinarily narrow, linear, almost filiform sepals and petals that create a uniquely ethereal, feathery floral display. The architectural complexity of the inflorescence makes this one of the most visually dramatic species in the genus. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday