Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature A combination of orchid bark

A combination of orchid bark

cool-growing species for their collection

Blooms in spring or summer

narrow stems that can trail gracefully or climb when supported

This species typically grows to about 40 to 50 centimeters in height and features 3 to 5 leaves per plant

Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature A combination of orchid barkDescription 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