Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature cool-growing species for their collection

cool-growing species for their collection

adding even more visual interest

but can fade if conditions aren’t right

or added to mixed plant arrangements to provide a striking contrast

narrow stems that can trail gracefully or climb when supported

Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature cool-growing species for their collectionDescription 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