Epidendrum mancum dark Begonia Phragmipedium besseae var

Phragmipedium besseae var

grows on tree trunks and mossy branches in warm

000 meters above sea level and going up to 1

Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

offering a long-lasting and elegant display characteristic of the "dancing lady" style

Epidendrum mancum dark Begonia Phragmipedium besseae varA selected dark form of Epi. mancum, endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing tall, slender, erect racemes of small, star shaped flowers arranged alternately along the stem above a fan of narrow, strap like basal leaves. The blooms display narrow, acuminate sepals and petals with contrasting pale tips alongside a small, three lobed lip with a central callus, with dark buds at the apex creating a striking gradient from bud to open flower.