Epidendrum fruticosum Oeceoclades heavily ruffled sepals and petals

heavily ruffled sepals and petals with characteristically wavy margins inherited from Cattleya dowiana aurea

Excellent and constant air circulation is vital to prevent fungal infections associated with high moisture levels

lance-shaped leaves that showcase prominent parallel venation and glossy texture

Tolerates brief cold snaps but performs best in consistently warm conditions

'Rude' is a specially selected clone of Anthurium corrugatum

Epidendrum fruticosum Oeceoclades heavily ruffled sepals and petalsA shrubby, branching reed stem orchid from the cloud forests of Central America, with distinctively pigmented dark stems and erect spikes bearing well spaced flowers with lanceolate spreading sepals, narrow petals, and a trilobed lip with a broad, emarginate central lobe. The bushy, multi branched habit makes it an architecturally interesting specimen even outside of bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun,